Fairuz
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Fairuz's achievements stand as a testament to her unparalleled contribution to Arab music and culture. She holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest catalog of recorded songs by a female Arab artist, with over 1,500 tracks. Her induction into the Arab Music Hall of Fame and her designation as a "Living Legend" by the Arab League highlight her historic status. Receiving keys to cities like Beirut, Damascus, and Cairo further cements her role as a unifying figure across the region.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of Cedar (Cavalier)
Lebanon's highest artistic honor bestowed by President Camille Chamoun.
Legion of Honour (Chevalier)
Awarded for her significant contribution to French-Arab cultural exchange.
Order of Independence (First Class)
Recognizing her artistic excellence and impact on Syrian culture.
Key to the City of Beirut
Symbolic gesture of gratitude for her representation of the city.
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed to promote culture and peace in the Middle East.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Singers of All Time (Middle East)
Greatest Arab Diva of All Time
Icons of the 20th Century (Arab World)
Magazine Covers
Al-Ahram Weekly
1995-06-15
The Voice of Lebanon
L'Orient-Le Jour
2005-11-21
Celebrating 70 Years of Song
Time (International)
1998-12-31
Icons of the Arab World
Records & Feats
Most Recorded Songs by a Female Arab Artist
Guinness World Record holder with over 1,500 recorded songs.
Longest Running Career in Arab Music
Active professionally from 1949 to present, spanning over 75 years.
Highest Selling Arab Female Artist
Over 150 million records sold worldwide.