Ghassan Kanafani was a prominent Palestinian novelist, short story writer, and journalist, born in Akka on April 9, 1936. His literary works are deeply rooted in Arab and Palestinian culture, addressing themes of Palestinian liberation. After fleeing his hometown in 1948, he lived in Lebanon and Syria, eventually settling in Beirut. Kanafani was a key figure in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and wrote extensively until his assassination on July 8, 1972. His works have been translated into 17 languages, retaining relevance and acclaim long after his death.
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Meaning of the name - Ghassan
The name Ghassan is derived from the Ghassanid tribe, an Arab tribe known for their influence in the Levant region. It is often associated with strength, leadership, and resilience.
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Ghassan Kanafani belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Acre Subdistrict
Place of Death: Beirut
Cause of Death: explosive device
Educated At: جامعة دمشق
Occupation: novelist | literary critic | journalist | politician | writer
Spouses: آني هوفر
Children: Fayez Kanafani
Employers: مجلة الحرية | جريدة المحرر | جريدة الأنوار | مجلة الهدف
Awards Received: Lotus Prize for Literature
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 19 Aries 39 | 20 Aries 20 | 14 Cancer 24 |
| Moon | 19 Scorpio 55 | 3 Taurus 29 | 9 Aquarius 10 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 45 | 24 Aries 10 | 26 Gemini 18 |
| Venus | 28 Pisces 22 | 5 Aries 37 | 16 Cancer 25 |
| Mars | 5 Taurus 45 | 13 Pisces 47 | 7 Cancer 14 |
| Jupiter | 24 Sagittarius 14 | 19 Taurus 14 | 16 Sagittarius 15 |
| Saturn | 17 Pisces 19 | 14 Pisces 30 | 22 Pisces 38 |
| Uranus | 4 Taurus 35 | 21 Taurus 15 | 8 Taurus 59 |
| Neptune | 14 Virgo 30 | 28 Pisces 13 | 14 Virgo 27 |
| Pluto | 25 Cancer 9 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 26 Cancer 36 |
| Rahu | 7 Capricorn 38 | 15 Aries 35 | 2 Capricorn 58 |
| Ketu | 7 Cancer 38 | 15 Libra 35 | 2 Cancer 58 |
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