Rashed Al-Majed returns to Riyadh Season: 3 historic concerts top the trending list
In an exceptional artistic event that captivated fans of Gulf and Arab music, the "Sinbad of Arabic Song," artist Rashed Al-Majed, to embrace his audience once again after a three-year absence, marking a historic comeback with three massive concerts as part of Riyadh Season . This return was not just a fleeting performance; it transformed into an artistic phenomenon that topped global trends, reaffirming Al-Majed's enduring place in the hearts of his fans.
Nights of fantasy in Riyadh Season
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed an unprecedented artistic event, with tickets for all three concerts selling out immediately upon release, a clear indication of the public's immense thirst for the voice of Rashid Al-Majed. The concerts, held under the auspices of the General Entertainment Authority and the supervision of Advisor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Sheikh, and organized by Rotana Audio Visual Company, were distinguished by their world-class technical and artistic standards, with the stages illuminated using the latest lighting and sound technologies to match the grandeur of the event.
Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh expressed his happiness at this return, describing Rashid Al-Majed as "an exceptional artist and an artistic phenomenon unlike anyone else," and a pillar of Saudi and Arab art, praising his focus on his art to compensate the audience for the years of absence.
The tears of "The Traveler" and a touch of loyalty to Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen
The three nights were filled with touching human moments, captured by cameras and shared by millions across social media platforms. The most prominent moment was Rashid Al-Majed's emotional performance of "Al-Musafer" (The Traveler), a timeless poem by the late Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen, . These tears were not merely a reaction to the song's lyrics, but a message of loyalty and appreciation for a poetic giant who has passed away. This moved the audience and the sound engineer to tears as well, collectively singing along in a powerful scene that embodied the strong bond between the artist, his audience, and his poetic legacy.
Intergenerational interaction and honoring colleagues
What distinguished these concerts was the age diversity of the audience, as three different generations gathered at the Mohammed Abdo Arena. The generation that witnessed Al-Majed's beginnings, the generation that followed his successes, and the new generation that found in his voice a language to express their feelings were all present. The concerts also featured a remarkable performance by the youth choir "Rouh Al Sharq," which presented a medley of Al-Majed's most famous songs, in a wonderful fusion of the richness of the past and the vibrancy of the present.
The celebration was not limited to the audience only, but art stars shared the joy of the return, as the artist Aseel Abu Bakr expressed his happiness at the return of his "brother" to the stage, and the artist Ayed Yousef and the artist Zeina Emad were also present, which reflects the spirit of love and appreciation that Rashid enjoys in the artistic community.
Cultural and economic impact of the event
These concerts underscore the remarkable success of the entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia and its ability to attract global attention. The return of a star of Rashid Al-Majed's stature contributes to strengthening the soft power of Saudi art and boosting leisure tourism, as fans flocked from across the Gulf and the Arab world to attend these events, highlighting the role of art as a key pillar of the economy and tourism within the framework of the Kingdom's ambitious vision.
