Death of Saudi artist Abdullah Al-Muzaini star of “Tash Ma Tash”

Saudi artist Abdullah Al-Muzaini passed away a short while ago at the age of 84, according to what Fayez Al-Maliki announced.

Social media widely reported the passing of Abdullah Al-Muzaini, the creator of the “Tash Ma Tash” television series. Saudi and Arab art scenes regard the deceased as a Saudi art icon and hold a place for him.

In his obituary, Fayez Al-Maliki said, “Abdullah Muhammad Al-Muzaini (Abu Mazen) has passed away to the mercy of God, and the prayer for him will be in the afternoon tomorrow, Monday, at Al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh.” Many Saudi celebrities expressed their sorrow for the deceased via X. We belong to God, and we will return to Him.

Composer Sahm expressed his lament on X, writing: “We belong to God, and we will return to Him.” God is the only source of strength and power. Abdullah Al-Muzaini, the artist, died at the hands of God Almighty. Please express your forgiveness and sympathy for him.

The deceased’s relatives also disclosed the time of the funeral service, which will take place at the Al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh tomorrow, Monday, following the afternoon prayer.

The public, who shared footage of him and Nasser Al-Qasabi from their moments in Tash Ma Tash, described him as a fantastic artist who was able to shine with his performance and effectively transmit to us the social and human realities. His works will live on in our hearts forever, and we shall always remember him with love and respect. May God show mercy to the deceased, provide him a roomy space in heaven, and provide his loved ones with comfort and patience.

The deceased began his artistic journey in 1984, and gained recognition for his portrayal of the Najdi grandmother “Ruqayyah.” In 1432 AH, he decided to abandon the role of Ruqayyah in order to maintain his status as an artist. “It is better for me, and out of concern for my artistic reputation, to leave this character that caused me embarrassment, and I was much harassed, and my playing the role of the grandmother was not accepted by Saudi society,” he stated.

He appeared in several notable plays that helped revive the Saudi Arabian theater, including “Awis the Nineteenth” and “Salaf and Deen,” among others, and he participated in dramatic and comedic shows that made an impression on Arab audiences, like “Tash Ma Tash” and “Shabab Al-Bomb.”