<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Over the past few hours, social media platforms have been filled with controversial news alleging the death of Khaled Mekdad, founder of the Birds of Paradise channel, whose name is synonymous with the childhoods of millions of children across the Arab world. This news spread quickly and shocked viewers, especially since Mekdad holds a strong presence in the memories of Arab families.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The roots and details of the rumor</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The story began when some social media users shared posts claiming that Khaled Muqdad had died after a long illness. Other posts spoke of his family's grief and how they had announced the news. Such posts created confusion, with some believing the news to be true and offering condolences, while others questioned the accuracy of the circulating information.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">celebrity</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">news,</span></span> announcements <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">, and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">only through the Special app, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social media app</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with unique features. It includes a podcast that offers many unique features, such as launching</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listening to others. It also provides insight into</span></span> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">various</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">celebrity collectibles</span></a> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Family denial and official position</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite the proliferation of rumors, Khaled Muqdad's family has not issued an official statement confirming his death. This isn't the first time Muqdad has been the subject of such rumors. In 2021, similar reports circulated that he had died from complications from the coronavirus. However, his son, Moatasem Billah, came out at the time to deny it, confirming that his father was merely experiencing a minor health problem.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Controversy over media content</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Coinciding with the spread of the latest rumor, another wave of controversy erupted over some of the content on the Birds of Paradise channel. The family faced widespread criticism after the image of the late Palestinian reporter Anas Al-Sharif was used in a puzzle game in one of the videos, which some considered an inappropriate exploitation of a human tragedy. This incident contributed to amplifying the anger and controversy surrounding the channel.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The reality of the health situation</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources close to the family confirm that Khaled Muqdad is still alive and well, and that all reports of his death are baseless rumors. However, the perennial question remains: Why does such news spread so quickly? The answer lies in the massive influence of social media, where a single rumor can spread in minutes and reach millions of people.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>