Explosion at Mohamed Ramadan's performance: Unraveling the events of the blast
In a shocking turn of events, a fireworks explosion marred the excitement at Mohamed Ramadan's concert at Porto Marina on August 1, 2025. The incident occurred just as the popular Egyptian actor and singer was stepping onto the stage, claiming the life of a 20-year-old crew member from the pyrotechnics team and injuring six others.
Initial reports suggested that the explosion was an intentional attack, but further investigations revealed that it was actually due to a gas cylinder malfunction related to the fireworks. Mohamed Ramadan, who initially described the incident as a "full-fledged assassination attempt" on Instagram, later retracted this claim, acknowledging that the cause was an accident involving a gas cylinder explosion rather than a bomb or intentional attack.
The incident sent panic through the crowd, but Ramadan swiftly took charge, stopping the show, ensuring an orderly evacuation, and staying until everyone had left. Medical sources reported that all injured individuals were discharged except one man who remained in critical condition following emergency surgery for brain hemorrhage and other injuries.
Ramadan publicly offered his condolences to the family of the deceased crew member, Hossam Hassan, and prayed for the recovery of the injured. The venue, Porto Marina, confirmed that safety checks were conducted, and Ramadan affirmed his commitment to security at the venue.
The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with event organizer Yasser Al-Hariri and Fireworks Company official Mohamed Al-Sayed giving different accounts of the incident. Al-Hariri has blamed the fireworks company for the mistake, while Al-Sayed denies this and states that investigations are ongoing.
As the dust settles, Ramadan continues to focus on his upcoming movie "Lion," written and directed by Mohamed Diab. The movie is set to hit theatres soon. For more exclusive updates and enhanced content, subscribe to Al Bawaba's newsletter.
Zaid Qaissieh, an entertainment writer for Al Bawaba, continues to cover the incident with well-researched content, a fresh, accessible voice, and a passion for storytelling. Qaissieh aims to engage, inform, and inspire readers with his insightful pieces on breaking news, trending stories, and more.
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[4] Al Bawaba News. (2025, August 4). Official Investigations Classify Porto Marina Incident as Accident, Not Assassination Attempt. [online] Available at: https://albawaba.com/entertainment/official-investigations-classify-porto-marina-incident-accident-assassination-attempt-318690
- The incident at Mohamed Ramadan's concert, which was initially thought to be an intentional attack, has been reclassified as an accident, following investigations.
- Despite the unfortunate incident, Mohamed Ramadan's upcoming movie "Lion," written and directed by Mohamed Diab, is set to hit theatres soon.
- As the investigation into the Porto Marina incident continues, there appears to be a disagreement between event organizer Yasser Al-Hariri and Fireworks Company official Mohamed Al-Sayed regarding responsibility for the gas cylinder malfunction.
- Al Bawaba's entertainment writer, Zaid Qaissieh, is providing well-researched, engaging, and informative coverage of the incident, offering readers a fresh perspective on breaking news and trending stories in the world of entertainment, pop-culture, and politics.
