Al Walid El Hallani breaks silence after fatal Beirut accident and cancels November concerts

Al Walid El Hallani breaks his silence following the tragic Beirut accident.

Al Walid El Hallani has spoken publicly for the first time following a tragic traffic accident in Beirut that claimed the life of a pedestrian. The Lebanese singer, who is the son of Assi El Hallani, expressed his deep sorrow over what happened and announced the cancellation of all his concerts and artistic commitments scheduled throughout November 2026.

In an emotional message shared on his social media accounts on Saturday, November 14, Al Walid described the incident as one of the most difficult experiences of his life. He explained that the past few days had left him with deep sadness and an emotional impact that he struggled to put into words.

“There are moments in life that change something inside us, things that can never return to the way they were,” he wrote, adding that he had never imagined finding himself in a situation where words could not express what he was feeling.

He also offered prayers for the deceased, asking God to grant him mercy and give his family and loved ones patience and strength.

Al Walid El Hallani Cancels All November Concerts

Alongside his message, the singer announced that he had decided to cancel every concert and artistic commitment scheduled for the remainder of November.

Explaining his decision, Al Walid reflected on the role music has always played in his life, describing it as his way of expressing happiness, love, and life. However, he added that some moments call for silence rather than songs.

He also thanked everyone who had contacted him and offered support during this difficult period. The singer apologized to his fans and to everyone who had been looking forward to seeing him perform, asking for their understanding following the circumstances.

What Happened in the Beirut Accident?

The incident took place on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, near the entrance to Saeb Salam Tunnel in Beirut. A pedestrian was struck by a car driven by Al Walid El Hallani and later died from his injuries.

According to an explanation previously issued by the singer’s media office, the road was poorly lit when a person suddenly crossed in front of his vehicle. The statement said that Al Walid tried to avoid the pedestrian, but the car’s side mirror struck him.

The media office also stated that the singer immediately stopped, contacted the Lebanese Red Cross for an ambulance, and remained at the scene until emergency teams arrived. He reportedly notified the security forces and went to the relevant police station, expressing his willingness to cooperate with the authorities and follow the legal procedures.

Lebanese media subsequently reported that Al Walid was released after the deceased man’s family agreed to waive its personal claim. However, the waiver does not automatically bring the entire legal case to an end, as the public right remains subject to the decisions of the judicial authorities.

Colette El Hallani and Fellow Artists Show Support

The incident also prompted emotional reactions from members of the El Hallani family and several artists.

Colette El Hallani, Al Walid’s mother and the wife of singer Assi El Hallani, shared a series of Instagram Stories on November 11. In her messages, she spoke about continuing to pray and asking God to protect her family and children during the difficult time.

Singer Maya Diab also expressed her support for Al Walid through a post on X, praising his character and upbringing while offering condolences to the victim’s family. Lebanese singer Joseph Attieh shared a similar message, wishing strength to Al Walid and his family while praying for the deceased and his loved ones.

With his latest announcement, Al Walid has chosen to put his musical activities on hold for the remainder of November as he deals with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy. His message offered no indication of when he would resume performing, but made clear that, for now, he feels that stepping away from the stage is the right decision.