Egyptian belly dancer Fifi Abdo has denied circulating rumors of her resignation from belly dancing stressing that her success as an actress does not mean her giving up her number one passion. The dancer noted that she only eliminated dancing at private parties and weddings, but as long as her health condition allows it she will keep on dancing at certain occasions.

According to the London based weekly, Laha, Fifi revealed that she does not consider dancing as a taboo, but rather an art and part of Egypt’s heritage. The dancer added that many thought that she would give up dancing after the death of her mother, which led her to halt her play “Idala’ee Ya Doosa”, stressing that the incident was hard on her and she was in need of time off from the entertainment world.

Recently, Hind Rustom turned down an invitation received by Fifi to attend a special party held at her home in Hind’s honor. Hind stressed to Fifi that she does not like to leave her home and only attends events if they are of extreme importance. 

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