{"id":52787,"date":"2026-04-17T20:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/?p=52787"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:57:15","slug":"mohammed-abdu-celebrates-his-son-badrs-wedding-in-jeddah-with-a-star-studded-saudi-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/news\/mohammed-abdu-celebrates-his-son-badrs-wedding-in-jeddah-with-a-star-studded-saudi-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Mohammed Abdu Celebrates His Son Badr\u2019s Wedding In Jeddah With A Star-Studded Saudi Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Mohammed Abdu Celebrates His Son Badr\u2019s Wedding In Jeddah With A Star-Studded Saudi Celebration<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Saudi music legend <a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/a-saudi-website-has-put-up-a-listing-for-mohammed-abdus-signed-tissue-for-sr30000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohammed Abdu<\/a>, famously known as <strong>\u201cFanan Al-Arab\u201d (The Artist of the Arabs)<\/strong>, recently celebrated the wedding of his son <strong>Badr<\/strong> in a grand ceremony in Jeddah that brought together some of the biggest names in the Gulf music scene.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52789\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB.jpeg\" alt=\"Mohammed Abdu Celebrates His Son Badr\u2019s Wedding In Jeddah With A Star-Studded Saudi Celebration\" width=\"1000\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB.jpeg 827w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB-250x147.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB-700x411.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB-768x451.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGC0kKRacAASceB-120x71.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The celebration quickly became one of the most talked-about moments across Saudi social media, with videos and photos circulating widely as fans shared glimpses of the emotional night, the performances, and the star-studded guest list.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u062d\u062a\u0641\u0644 \u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF_%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D9%87?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f_\u0639\u0628\u062f\u0647<\/a> \u0628\u0632\u0641\u0627\u0641 \u0646\u062c\u0644\u0647 \u0641\u064a \u0623\u062c\u0648\u0627\u0621 \u0639\u0627\u0626\u0644\u064a\u0629 \u0645\u0645\u064a\u0632\u0629\u060c \u0628\u062d\u0636\u0648\u0631 \u0646\u062e\u0628\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0647\u0644 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u062f\u0642\u0627\u0621 \u0648\u0643\u0648\u0643\u0628\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u0646\u062c\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0646\u060c \u062d\u064a\u062b \u0637\u063a\u062a \u0623\u062c\u0648\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0631\u062d \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062e\u0635\u0648\u0635\u064a\u0629 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0641\u0644\u060c \u0648\u0633\u0637 \u062a\u0641\u0627\u0639\u0644 \u0648\u0627\u0633\u0639 \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0645\u0647\u0648\u0631 \u0639\u0628\u0631 \u0645\u0648\u0627\u0642\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u0627\u0635\u0644\u060c \u0627\u0644\u0630\u064a\u0646 \u062d\u0631\u0635\u0648\u0627 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u062a\u0647\u0646\u0626\u062a\u0647 \u0628\u0647\u0630\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0633\u0628\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u064a\u062f\u0629<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mohammed_Abdu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Mohammed_Abdu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zHlZk1qcNk\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/zHlZk1qcNk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u064e\u0651\u062c\u0644 (@ArrajolM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArrajolM\/status\/2045108184533082609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nFrom legendary singers to cultural traditions and heartfelt family moments, the event felt less like a private wedding and more like a celebration of Saudi music heritage and community.<\/p>\n<h2>Celebration Hosted By \u201cFanan Al-Arab\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Mohammed Abdu has long been considered one of the most influential artists in the Arab world, with a career spanning decades and songs that have shaped generations of Gulf music.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52790\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3.jpeg\" alt=\"Mohammed Abdu Celebrates His Son Badr\u2019s Wedding In Jeddah With A Star-Studded Saudi Celebration\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3.jpeg 921w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3-700x839.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3-768x921.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/HGD_ry_aIAA7dR3-120x144.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So when the iconic singer hosted his son\u2019s wedding in Jeddah, it naturally drew attention from fans, artists, and cultural figures across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.<\/p>\n<p>The event reflected both the prestige of the Abdu family name and the strong community ties that surround Saudi cultural celebrations.<\/p>\n<h2>The Guest List Brought Together Some Of The Biggest Names In Khaleeji Music<\/h2>\n<p>The wedding featured appearances and performances from some of the Gulf\u2019s most beloved artists, turning the evening into a memorable musical celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Among the notable figures present were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/uncategorized\/rabeh-saqr-celebrates-king-salmans-discharge-from-hospital-in-his-own-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rabeh Saqer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u0644\u0641\u0646\u0627\u0646 \u0631\u0627\u0628\u062d \u0635\u0642\u0631 \u064a\u062d\u064a\u064a \u062d\u0641\u0644 \u0632\u0641\u0627\u0641 \u0628\u062f\u0631 \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0639\u0628\u062f\u0647\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5J1wZoDkix\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/5J1wZoDkix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0642\u0648\u0631\u062c\u0633 (@gorgeous4ew) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorgeous4ew\/status\/2044889272713400452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/rashed-al-majed-makes-his-long-awaited-return-to-the-stage-in-riyadh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashed Al-Majed<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/news\/feature\/everyones-talking-about-this-amazing-star-studded-trailer-for-riyadh-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Majid Al Mohandis<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\">\u0632\u0641\u0629 \u0628\u062f\u0631 \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0639\u0628\u062f\u0647 &#8220;\u062a\u0627\u0644\u0627 \u0648\u0628\u062f\u0631&#8221; \u0628\u0635\u0648\u062a \u0631\u0627\u0634\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u062c\u062f \u0648\u0645\u0627\u062c\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0646\u062f\u0633\ud83d\ude0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Orck515Vz\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/6Orck515Vz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0642\u0648\u0631\u062c\u0633 (@gorgeous4ew) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorgeous4ew\/status\/2044891504586473800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Guests shared clips showing the artists performing live during the celebration, transforming the ballroom into an intimate concert that honored both the newlyweds and the region\u2019s rich musical culture.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Song Dedicated To The Groom<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most emotional moments of the evening came when Mohammed Abdu performed a special song for his son during the celebration.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\">\u0645\u0646 \u062d\u0641\u0644 \u0632\u0641\u0627\u0641 \u0628\u062f\u0631 \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0639\u0628\u062f\u0647\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wmRA84XYs7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/wmRA84XYs7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0642\u0648\u0631\u062c\u0633 (@gorgeous4ew) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorgeous4ew\/status\/2044872506301989090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The song, titled <strong>\u201c\u0627\u062d\u062a\u0631\u064a\u201d<\/strong>, was written by poet Abdullah Al-Sharif and performed as a personal tribute from father to son.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Mabrook to the newlyweds \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc8d<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mohammed Abdu Celebrates His Son Badr\u2019s Wedding In Jeddah With A Star-Studded Saudi Celebration Saudi music legend Mohammed Abdu, famously known as \u201cFanan Al-Arab\u201d (The Artist of the Arabs), recently celebrated the wedding of his son Badr in a grand ceremony in Jeddah that brought together some of the biggest names in the Gulf music &hellip; ","protected":false},"author":4416,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"acf":{"hide_featured_image":false,"featured_image":{"ID":52788,"id":52788,"title":"Sara Baabbad Article pictures template 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