Cairo – On Sunday, June 15, hundreds of Cairo residents and admirers of the El-Sharnoubi family gathered to bid farewell to Engineer Mohamed Salah El-Sharnoubi, son of the late composer Salah El-Sharnoubi. The funeral took place at Omar Makram Mosque in an atmosphere filled with sorrow and sympathy. Family members and his son, actor Mohamed El-Sharnoubi, attended the procession, along with several figures from the arts and media.
The funeral prayer was held following the Dhuhr (noon) prayer, with meticulous arrangements by the mosque’s organizers. Dedicated paths were provided to receive mourners and ensure a smooth procession to the family’s cemetery. Many attendees expressed their condolences to the El-Sharnoubi family, recalling the artistic contributions of the late composer, who left an enduring legacy in Egyptian music and song.
The funeral of Mohamed Salah El-Sharnoubi
The funeral of Mohamed Salah El-Sharnoubi
The funeral of Mohamed Salah El-Sharnoubi
Actor Mohamed El-Sharnoubi shared a photo of the late engineer on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message of mourning:
“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return… Engineer Mohamed Salah El-Sharnoubi, son of the late composer Salah El-Sharnoubi and brother of Ziad and Rami El-Sharnoubi, has passed away. We ask God to grant him His vast mercy and to give patience and solace to his parents and siblings.”
The same announcement was posted on Facebook, where he also shared details of the funeral prayer and burial, emphasizing the importance of following safety and precautionary measures during the service.
This tragedy adds a new layer of grief to a family still mourning the loss of the great composer Salah El-Sharnoubi, whose artistic presence and warm personality are deeply missed to this day.
In conclusion, the funeral procession proceeded in a solemn and dignified manner, accompanying the deceased to the family’s burial site. The scene was marked by quiet reverence and prayers from mourners, reflecting the deep bond between the family and the public who have cherished generations of El-Sharnoubi music.
May he rest in peace, and may his family find strength and comfort.
