Sherko Bekas was a prominent Kurdish poet born on May 2, 1940, in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. He was the son of Faik Bekas, a well-known Kurdish poet and a national fighter involved in the September 6, 1930 uprising. Sherko inherited his love for the Kurdish language from his mother, who shared folklore and songs with him. He was politically engaged with the Kurdish movement and published over 35 poetry collections throughout his lifetime. Bekas's work reflects his cultural heritage and political activism.
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Meaning of the name - Sherko
lion, lion-hearted
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Sherko Bekas belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sulaymaniyah
Place of Death: Stockholm
Educated At: Sulaimaniyah
Occupation: poet | writer
Awards Received: Kurt Tucholsky Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2024 |
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| Sun | 11 Taurus 48 | 12 Taurus 27 | 2 Leo 14 |
| Moon | 15 Pisces 16 | 24 Aquarius 10 | 9 Aries 17 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 3 | 17 Aries 50 | 27 Cancer 7 |
| Venus | 26 Gemini 27 | 3 Taurus 34 | 27 Gemini 39 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 6 | 1 Aries 20 | 13 Leo 56 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aries 42 | 24 Taurus 26 | 12 Taurus 56 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 30 | 16 Pisces 41 | 14 Taurus 1 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 24 | 22 Taurus 29 | 25 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 0 | 28 Pisces 58 | 23 Virgo 26 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 42 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 2 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 4 | 14 Aries 23 | 14 Libra 37 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 4 | 14 Libra 23 | 14 Aries 37 |
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