Ahmed Abu Khalil Qabani

Ahmed Abu Khilil, son of Muhammad Agha, son of Hussein Agha Aqbik, known as Abu Khilil Al-Qabani (1833 - January 15, 1903 AD), was one of Syria's prominent figures, a pioneer of Arabic theater and the founder of Arab musical theater. He was born in Damascus, Syria, and died there.

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