"I will not participate in insulting Egyptian art".. Mohamed Tharwat withdraws from the Arab Music Festival

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Only a few hours have passed since the announcement of the participation schedule for the 34th Arab Music Festival, organized by the Egyptian Opera House, which will take place from October 20 to 30.

Then, the Egyptian singer Mohamed Tharwat surprised everyone by announcing his decision not to participate in the new edition, despite his name being included in the announced schedule.

On his official page on the social media platform "Facebook", the Egyptian singer wrote: "My dear audience.. Over 50 years of giving and singing.. I have presented to you what I believe in values, and generations have grown up on my works from children's songs to national and religious songs."

Tharwat continued, saying, "I have never delayed in participating in any event that represents our dear country.. My respect for my country, my Egyptian identity, and my Arab identity is a principle I do not deviate from," before announcing his surprising decision, saying: "Throughout my journey, I have not been accustomed to discussing any behind-the-scenes matters in public or through the media and press releases.. But for the first time, I say it clearly.. I will not accept and will not participate in the humiliation of Egyptian art or Egyptian artists."

He announced the matter by saying: "Therefore.. I have decided not to participate in the Arab Music Festival for the year 2026."

This news shocked all followers, especially since it comes just a few hours after the conference that was held, which announced his presence in the edition named after the late singer Hani Shaker. Mohamed Tharwat's withdrawal becomes the second surprise of the anticipated edition, after Ali Al-Hajjar's absence from participating in the Arab Music Festival for the first time.