Biography
Umm Kulthum (1898–1975) was an Egyptian singer and actress from Tamayy Elzahayra. Her death was on 3 February 1975, at the age of 76.
Career
Fat El Ma'ad is the title listed under her name. The style on record is music of egypt. Record labels on file include EMI. Umm Kulthum had 6 screen credits too, including Fatma (1947) and Sallama (1945).
Recognition
She won the Order of Merit. Her other honours include the National Order of the Cedar and the Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic. In total, she received 8 awards.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Hassan Alhifnawy (1954 to 1975), Mahmoud al-Sharif (1990, widowed) and Mustafa Amin (1997, widowed).
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fat El Ma'ad | Single |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Order of the Cedar | Won | ||
| Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic | Won | ||
| Order of Merit | Won | ||
| Order of the Nile | Won | ||
| Order of the Republic | Won | ||
| Order of the Two Rivers | Won | ||
| Order of the Virtues | Won | ||
| Supreme Order of the Renaissance | Won |
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Fatma | Film | |
| 1945 | Sallama | Film | |
| 1942 | Aydah | Film | |
| 1940 | Dananeer | Film | |
| 1937 | Nashid al-Amal | Film | |
| 1936 | Weddad | Film |
Umm Kulthum on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Umm Kulthum at the time of death?
Umm Kulthum died on 3 February 1975 at the age of 76. She was born on 31 December 1898.
What is Umm Kulthum’s nationality?
Umm Kulthum was Egyptian, born in Tamayy Elzahayra.
Who was Umm Kulthum married to?
Umm Kulthum’s marriages on record are to Hassan Alhifnawy (1954 to 1975), Mustafa Amin (1997) and Mahmoud al-Sharif (1990).
Has Umm Kulthum won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including National Order of the Cedar.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1110560), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Aimty17 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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