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Who is the Mysterious Syrian 'Yellow Man'?

Published April 6th, 2019 - 08:21 GMT

Written by Sally Shakkour

Meet the Syrian man that wore Yellow since 1983. Abu Zakkour has become one of the heritage icons of Aleppo. He is also known by many locals as "Yellow Man" for wearing yellow from head to toe.

The Yellow Man is dreaming of beating a world record to enter the Guinness Book of Records, as the 70-year-old man has strictly abided by a full monochrome look for nearly 36 years.

Abu Zakkour revealed: “I have worn yellow since 1983, “All my things are yellow: My clothes, my mobile phone, my pillow, my watches".

 

 

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Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' walks in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' walks in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses for a selfie photograph in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses for a selfie photograph in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' eats a cob of corn in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' eats a cob of corn in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses near his statue erected by a local restaurant owner in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses near his statue erected by a local restaurant owner in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' shows his mobile telephone in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' shows his mobile telephone in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' walks in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses for a selfie photograph in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' eats a cob of corn in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses near his statue erected by a local restaurant owner in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' shows his mobile telephone in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' walks in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' walks in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses for a selfie photograph in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses for a selfie photograph in the central Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' eats a cob of corn in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' eats a cob of corn in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses near his statue erected by a local restaurant owner in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' poses near his statue erected by a local restaurant owner in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Dressed in yellow from head-to-toe, Abu Zakkour is hailed as part of the "heritage" of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, along with its medieval citadel and its ancient covered markets. For nearly 36 years, the 70-year-old has strictly abided by a full monochrome look, sporting only yellow apparel and accessories. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' shows his mobile telephone in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP
Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called 'yellow man' shows his mobile telephone in the northern Syrian city on February 11, 2019. LOUAI BESHARA / AFP

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