Final goodbyes for Melhem Barakat Sunday

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NNA – The funerals of renowned singer Melhem Barakat will take place at Saint Nicolas Church, Ashrafieh, on Sunday, before heading to his hometown Kfarshima where he will be laid to rest, poet Nizar Francis told the National News Agency on Friday.

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