With deep feelings of sadness and pain, Egyptians mourned Sayed Hijab, one of the Arab world's most eminent poets. Hijab passed away last week(25 January 2017) at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness. Hijab worked with the best poets in Egypt like Salah Jahin and Abdel Rahman Al Abnoudi . He also composed lyrics for many movies and TV series. Many singers sang the writings and lyrics of Hijab , which made him even more famous. Hijab spent his life striving for freedom and justice . He witnessed many political events and circumstances which directed him to be a leading figure in Egyptian social and political life.
