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Born on December 31, 1898 in Tamayy Elzahayra, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, Umm Kulthum was a singer, film actor and musician. Umm Kulthum died on February 3, 1975 at the age of 76. Listed accolades include Order of the Nile, Supreme Order of the Renaissance, Order of the Virtues and 5 more.
My Take
Umm Kulthum is not just a singer to me; she is a cultural force I hold in awe. Born in a Nile Delta village, she became the Planet of the East, capable of holding entire nations spellbound with songs that stretched across the better part of an hour. The legend that the Arab world fell silent on her Thursday broadcasts captures an influence almost impossible to imagine today. The cascade of honours, from the Order of the Nile onward, only hints at her stature. Decades after her death she remains revered, and I find that kind of timeless, borderless devotion deeply humbling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Umm Kulthum
- Name (Japanese)
- ウム・クルスーム
- Reading
- うむ・くるすーむ
- Born
- December 31, 1898 – February 3, 1975
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Tamayy Elzahayra, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
- Occupation
- singer / actor / film actor / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Nile
- Supreme Order of the Renaissance
- Order of the Virtues
- Order of Merit
- Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic
- National Order of the Cedar
- Order of the Republic
- Order of the Two Rivers
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Umm Kulthum born?
Born December 31, 1898.
When did Umm Kulthum die?
Died February 3, 1975, aged 76.
Where was Umm Kulthum from?
Umm Kulthum was from Tamayy Elzahayra, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt.
What did Umm Kulthum do?
Umm Kulthum worked as singer, actor, film actor, musician.
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