At the "Return of the Absent" concert held during the Riyadh season events, black sunglasses stood out as a striking visual and human element, worn by Lebanese artist Fadl Shaker, his son Mohamed Fadl Shaker, and singer Nawal, each for
different reasons. The concert witnessed a large audience and marked Fadl Shaker's first public appearance after more than 14 years of absence, drawing significant attention on social media platforms and search engines. Fadl Shaker wore sunglasses during the event, which
was not surprising as he had appeared with them during rehearsals. This is due to complications from diabetes that affected his eyes, making him avoid strong lighting and bright lights during events. His son Mohamed Fadl Shaker explained on several
occasions that he prefers wearing black sunglasses to hide his emotions and tears while performing the song "How Are You After My Departure," a song that holds special meaning for him, especially given the circumstances when his father was detained
awaiting trial in Beirut. Another surprise at the concert was the appearance of singer Nawal on stage to perform the duet "I Try," which she originally sang with Fadl Shaker over twenty years ago, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia
and romance. According to observers, Nawal's wearing of sunglasses was a gesture of solidarity with Fadl Shaker, as she removed them midway through the duet. The concert began on Thursday evening at the "Abu Bakr Salem" stage amid a warm
welcome and prolonged applause from the audience, accompanied by fireworks and cheers expressing their great longing for the returning artist. Fadl Shaker remained silent at the start, allowing the audience to express their feelings, while the concert featured his son
Mohamed joining him in performing several songs, including "How Are You After My Departure," which had previously been filmed as a music video.
