30th of March marks the 48th death anniversary of Abdel Halim Hafez, arguably the most famous male Arab singer to this day. A pioneer in his singing style and a figure of the classic golden age of Arab music, he was known for both romantic and patriotic songs. Here’s a short snippet for Eid!

Current read: We Buy Everything, a collection of essays on the transformation of housing and built environment in Egypt. Fun trivia I learned: Downtown Cairo (arguably one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks) was built and planned by Egypt’s Water Company. A light and recommended read!