Sharjah: Maha Adel
With the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, feelings of joy and celebration are renewed in receiving its blessed days, which is the joy that young and old await at the end of Ramadan, as families gather and its nights are filled with laughter and mirth in the gatherings of friends and family, and as soon as we sing the song “The full moon is full and the days are running… by God.” It is still early, oh month of fasting.” It is like an announcement that the blessed days of the month are about to end and that the feast is approaching.
Eid celebrations usually begin with the voice of Kawkab Al Sharq, Umm Kulthum, and she repeats on all Arab channels and radio stations her song, “Oh, the night of Eid, you have forgotten us … and you renewed hope in us, O night of Eid.” And the memories of Eid in childhood, as it is considered one of the most famous and beautiful Eid songs that many singers sing to throughout the years, but we cannot receive the first day of Eid and the last nights of Ramadan without hearing it, as it is a song that has lived with conscience since its launch more than 70 years ago, and is distinguished by its melodies. The elegant song of the musician Riyad Al-Sunbati and its expressive and simple words that enter the hearts to express the mastery of expression in the easy and abstaining style of the great poet Ahmed Rami, and Umm Kulthum presented it for the first time during the movie “Danair” in 1939, and it is not surprising that it still tops the songs of the holiday and we do not find an alternative to it that unites us. , and unites the feelings of celebrating the holiday, as the talents and creativity of 3 art giants in the Arab world came together in its implementation.
It is worth noting that Umm Kulthum dedicated this song to King Farouk at one of her concerts at Al-Ahly Club in 1944, to be the reason for her obtaining from King Farouk the Medal of Perfection and the title of Her Lady of the Infallibility.
The song “Welcome to the Eid” by the artist, Safaa Abu Al-Saud, has proven its ability to withstand and compete for decades, to be on the throne of the joyful Eid songs that accompany us throughout the days of the Eid and attract young and old with its fun rhythm and fast melodies by the great composer Jamal Salama, and its delightful lyrics and short sentences from the words of the poet Abdul Wahhab Muhammad, which It transmits to the listener a state of fun and release that suits the atmosphere of the holidays, which embodies the state of joy in the song. Filming a video clip for this song, which was presented in the early eighties, and is broadcast every year by director Shukri Abu Amira, the icon of the famous variety programs on Egyptian television, where children’s play, happiness and cycling appear. And stagecoaches and balloons in their wonderful colors.
