Huda Naamani
poet (1930-2020)
Huda Naamani (also known as Houda Naamani, Hoda Naamani, or Houda K. Al-Naamani, 2 June 1930 – 31 October 2020) was a Syrian-born Lebanese feminist writer, poet, publisher, and artist. After moving to Beirut, Naamani wrote poetry that revolved around establishing womanhood and citizenship. She was most widely known for her contributions to poetry during the Lebanese Civil War. Naamani is a Lebanese citizen.
Biography
Born in Damascus, Syria on 2 June 1930, into a family of Turkish origin, she is related to the old bourgeoisie ruling family; her relative Said al-Ghazzi served as the Prime Minister of Syria during the rule of Shukri al-Quwatli. Her father, Fouad Al-Naamani, died when she was eight years old, in 1938, and she was raised by her mother, Salwa al-Ghazzi. Naamani was influenced by Sufi Islam, which allowed her to learn more about mysticism and express these ideas through poetry.
Education and personal life
Her education began at French primary and secondary schools, the Lycée-Français and later the Franciscans.
Naamani studied at the Tahjiz, an official Syrian institution of learning, earning her baccalaureate. Following the completion of her studies at the Tahjiz, Naamani chose to study law by matriculating in the Syrian University's Law school.
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