Abu'l Fihem

PERFORMER	Jawad Al Shakarji
DEBUT	2020

Abu'l Fihem is an animated character on Ahlan Simsim, an Arabic co-production of Sesame Street, who lives on the neighborhood's mural wall with the bird trio Reesheh, Bulbul, and Hassoon.

Sesame Workshop description

“Abu'l Fihem is the wise father figure of Ahlan Simsim, who observes the neighborhood from the mural wall and gives guidance to Basma and Jad. He has a thick mustache and a belly that inflates and deflates like a balloon—perfect for belly breathing!”

Book appearances

• Hadi's Cooking Trip
• Where Are the Stones?