Awards and Honours
Omar Bashir has received various awards for his contributions to music. He received a medal from the Arab Music Group, which is affiliated to the Arab League. He also received a Peace Prize from Belgium Media for his collaboration with the Catalan Viol player and composer Jordi Savall i Bernadet. In addition, he has received a medal from the Southern Culture Center in Lebanon, and a medal from the Patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox Church, Georgio Abu Zakham, during the fourth anniversary of the Mar Elyan festival.
Bashir also holds various certificates of appreciation from several organizations due to his singing at various places or events. These include a Certificate of Appreciation from the United Nations for his contribution to one of its celebrations, five certificates from The Opera House in Egypt for his contributions to the Arab Music Festival, and a certificate of appreciation for his contribution to the International Festival Exhibition in Syria.
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