A state of deep sorrow has overshadowed the family circle of Egyptian artist Maged El Masry following the announcement of the passing of his infant grandson, Younis, who was only eight days old since his arrival into the world, leaving
a profound impact on his loved ones. The artist initiated the mourning of his young grandson via social media platforms, specifically through the short stories feature of his personal account, beginning his words with Quranic verses expressing submission to God's
will. Mourners gathered following the funeral rituals held after Friday prayers at a mosque in the Fifth Settlement area of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, where the father and grandfather were visibly moved during the funeral procession. The father, Ahmed Maged
El Masry, had shared the news of the arrival of his twin children, Gibran and Younis, at the beginning of October 2026, amid widespread follower interaction, before infant Younis passed away just a week after birth, while his twin brother
Gibran remains alive according to the announced details.
