Composer, Translator, Dreamer

Born in the coastal city of Al-Mina in North Lebanon, Edward Bendaly pursued studies in Chemistry, French, and Translation. A master of seven languages and their literary worlds, he stood among the pioneers who translated the Holy Koran into both English and French bridging sacred meaning across cultures. Edward lived as a dreamer; his heart tuned to the rhythms of creation. For seventy years, he carried the flame of artistic devotion until his passing on December 13, 1984, following a quiet struggle with illness. He was laid to rest in his hometown, at the Greek Orthodox cemetery, leaving behind a legacy not only of music and language, but of love. He is survived by a family of three sons and nine daughters, each bearing the spark of his glory an inheritance of spirit, creativity, and enduring light.