Afif Dimashqiya (1931 - 1996) was a Lebanese linguist, researcher, academic, and translator known for his contributions to Arabic language studies and translations related to Islamic history and literature. He notably translated works by Lebanese-French novelist Amin Maalouf and Milan Kundera's 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'. His writings on political thought, language history, and reforming Arabic grammar sparked discussions in Lebanon and the Arab world. In recognition of his influence, a lecture hall at the Lebanese University was named after him.
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Time Zone - Asia/Beirut (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Afif
chaste, virtuous, pure
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Afif Dimashqiya belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Beirut
Place of Death: Beirut
Educated At: Lebanese University | Sorbonne
Occupation: linguist | university teacher | translator | intellectual | writer
Employers: Lebanese University
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Ephemeris for October 8, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 9 | 15 Libra 37 | 17 Capricorn 56 |
| Moon | 0 Virgo 15 | 17 Sagittarius 36 | 5 Aquarius 36 |
| Mercury | 6 Libra 29 | 21 Libra 11 | 24 Sagittarius 39 |
| Venus | 22 Libra 13 | 18 Scorpio 37 | 18 Aquarius 5 |
| Mars | 14 Scorpio 23 | 18 Cancer 38 | 23 Capricorn 17 |
| Jupiter | 16 Leo 50 | 21 Gemini 20 | 20 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 8 | 13 Pisces 49 | 24 Capricorn 58 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 29 | 26 Taurus 44 | 15 Aries 31 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 55 | 28 Pisces 2 | 7 Virgo 45 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 7 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 21 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 4 Aries 45 | 5 Aries 58 | 29 Pisces 50 |
| Ketu | 4 Libra 45 | 5 Libra 58 | 29 Virgo 50 |
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