Kadim Al Sahir and Sherine Abdel Wahab at Eid concert in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab performs as part of the Eid concert held at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab performs as part of the Eid concert held at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Fans are excited to see Sherine Abdel-Wahab back on stage.
    Fans are excited to see Sherine Abdel-Wahab back on stage.
  • Hundreds attend the Eid concert held at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
    Hundreds attend the Eid concert held at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
  • Abdel-Wahab’s career has been tumultuous. She had disputes with her former management and mental health struggles forced her to temporarily retire in 2016.
    Abdel-Wahab’s career has been tumultuous. She had disputes with her former management and mental health struggles forced her to temporarily retire in 2016.
  • Abdel-Wahab performs a pop-centric repertoire.
    Abdel-Wahab performs a pop-centric repertoire.
  • A multigenerational crowd attend the concert featuring Sherine Abdel-Wahab and Kadim Al Sahir.
    A multigenerational crowd attend the concert featuring Sherine Abdel-Wahab and Kadim Al Sahir.
  • Iraqi singer Kadim Al Sahir performs an enchanting set featuring operatic tracks with classical Arabic poetry and up-tempo Levant folk music.
    Iraqi singer Kadim Al Sahir performs an enchanting set featuring operatic tracks with classical Arabic poetry and up-tempo Levant folk music.
  • Al Sahir also performs the lilting 'Ahbini', possibly one of the most romantic Arabic pop songs ever released.
    Al Sahir also performs the lilting 'Ahbini', possibly one of the most romantic Arabic pop songs ever released.
  • Al Sahir has a strong and adoring fan base.
    Al Sahir has a strong and adoring fan base.
  • The Eid Al Fitr concert is full of couples and families.
    The Eid Al Fitr concert is full of couples and families.
  • Al Sahir dressed in his signature all-black suit.
    Al Sahir dressed in his signature all-black suit.
  • A fan walks up towards the stage with a bouquet of flowers for Al Sahir.
    A fan walks up towards the stage with a bouquet of flowers for Al Sahir.
  • Kadim Al Sahir delivers another successful show in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena.
    Kadim Al Sahir delivers another successful show in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena.