Abdul-Karim al-Karmi facts for kids
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عبد الكريم الكرمي
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi |
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عبد الكريم سعيد علي منصور الكرمي
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| Born | Abdul-Karim Sa'id Ali Mansour al-Karmi 1909 Tulkarm, West Bank |
| Died | 11 October 1980 (aged 70–71) Washington, United States |
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| Nationality |  Palestinian |
| Citizenship | Palestinian |
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| Subject | Poetry |
| Years active | 1909–1980 |
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Abdul-Karim al-Karmi (born in 1909, died October 11, 1980) was a famous Palestinian poet. Many people knew him by his pen name, Abu Salma. He was born in Tulkarm and passed away in Washington. He received many awards for his writing. He also led the Union of Palestinian Writers and Journalists until he died.
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About Abdul-Karim al-Karmi
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi was a very important figure in Palestinian literature. He was known for his beautiful poems. His work often talked about his homeland, Palestine, and the hopes of its people. He was not just a poet; he was also a writer and a politician. This means he was involved in both art and public life.
Early Life and Education
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi was born in Tulkarm city, which is in the West Bank, in 1909. He studied law, which is the system of rules that a country or community recognizes to regulate the actions of its members. Even though he studied law, he became famous for his poetry.
Family Life
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi had a brother named Hassan Karmi. Hassan was also well-known as a scholar of the Arabic language and a television presenter. Abdul-Karim was married and had a son, Dr. Sa'id A. Karmi.
His Legacy as a Writer
As a poet, Abdul-Karim al-Karmi, or Abu Salma, was highly respected. He was considered one of the most important Arab poets of his time. His poems are still read and admired today. He also served as the chairman of the Union of Palestinian Writers and Journalists. This shows how much he cared about supporting other writers and sharing their stories.
Awards and Recognition
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi received several important awards for his work. These awards show how much his writing and his efforts were valued.
- 1978: He received the Lotus International Reward for Literature. This award celebrates great writers from around the world.
- 1980: He was given the Order of Palestinian Revolution. This honor recognized his contributions to the Palestinian cause.
- 1990: He received the Order of Jerusalem for Culture, Arts and Literature. This award honored his cultural and artistic achievements related to Jerusalem.
- 2015: He was posthumously awarded the Order of Palestine for Culture, Science and Arts. "Posthumously" means he received it after his death, showing his lasting impact.
Passing Away
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi passed away on October 11, 1980. He died in Washington, D.C., at the George Washington University Hospital. He was 71 years old.
