“Sputnik” sources reveal the special relationship between Sabah Fakhri and the Assad family … Photos

The body of the late Syrian artist Sabah Fakhri will be laid to rest tomorrow Thursday morning in his hometown of Aleppo, north of the capital Damascus.

“Sputnik” learns from informed sources that the body of the deceased will be discharged from the Shami Hospital in the capital Damascus in the presence of Minister Mansour, and the official and famous funeral will take place. Assam is represented by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in addition to information and culture ministers and members of the central leadership, members of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party, parliamentarians and artists syndicate, after which the body will be transported by road from Damascus to Aleppo.

The owner of the diamond throat, Sabah al-Din Abu Qawz, or Sabah Fakhri, had a special and deep relationship with his family, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and first lady Asma al-Assad.

A source close to Sabah Fakhri’s family confirms to Sputnik that Sabah Fakhri and his wife are very close to the Syrian president and Syrian first lady. A few weeks ago, Sabah Fakhri’s wife, Mrs. Asma, received Fatima Khair, who received special attention and follow-up on various aspects of the late president, especially the health aspect. Sabah Fakhri was one of the first people invited to attend the inauguration ceremony at the People’s Palace in mid-July.

Over the years, Sabah Fakhri, under the guidance of President Bashar al-Assad, has received all care and health care through the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, and has suffered from heart disease in recent days as his health has deteriorated. He was transferred to Al-Shami Hospital in Damascus, but died Tuesday morning. According to family sources, Sabah Fakhri oversaw the completion of the Aleppo Qutb file, which was produced by the Syrian Trust for Development Foundation and submitted to UNESCO with the intention of evaluating the file for the Aleppo Qutb record. World Heritage List for Humanity.

The late artist was awarded the Syrian Order of Merit of Excellence in 2007, in recognition of his long and exceptional career, which has been extended to the real music industry for more than half a century.