🏠 Mohamed Shabana, nephew of Egyptian music icon Abdel Halim Hafez, addressed the controversy surrounding a recently circulated photo showing a visitor inside the late singer’s home lying on his private bed.
Through an official statement shared on Facebook, Shabana explained that the family contacted the visitor, who came from Kuwait, and confirmed that the photo was taken casually without any intention of disrespecting Abdel Halim Hafez or his family.
The visitor expressed his love and appreciation for the legendary singer and emphasized his respect for Egypt and its cultural icons.
Shabana explained that the main issue was not the visitor’s intention but rather the way the visit was handled, pointing out that the employee accompanying the visitor was responsible for the mistake.
Following the incident, the family decided to implement new measures to better organize future visits and protect the historical belongings inside Abdel Halim Hafez’s home.
He stressed that the house remains open to fans from Egypt, the Arab world, and beyond, but under direct supervision from the family.
The home represents an important part of Abdel Halim Hafez’s legacy, preserving memories and personal belongings connected to one of the greatest voices in Arab music history.
Shabana emphasized that the relationship between the family and the singer’s fans is built on mutual respect, expressing appreciation for the continued love and admiration shown toward Abdel Halim Hafez.
