Izzat Husrieh facts for kids
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Izzat Husrieh
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| Born | 1914 Damascus, Syria |
| Died | 4 November 1975 (aged 60–61) Damascus, Syria |
| Occupation | Writer Journalist |
| Subject | Syria and the Middle-east |
Izzat Husrieh (Arabic: عزة حصرية; 1914 – 4 November 1975) was a famous Syrian journalist, writer, and publisher. He wrote many books for the Arab world. His well-known newspaper, Al-Alam, helped shape public opinion in Syria for twenty years.
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Who Was Izzat Husrieh?
Izzat Husrieh was born in 1914 in Damascus, Syria. He became a very important person in Syrian journalism and writing. He was known for his strong opinions and his newspaper, Al-Alam, which means "The Flag."
Early Life and Education
Izzat Husrieh grew up in a well-known family in Old Damascus. He went to primary school there. Later, he continued his studies at a special academy for translation.
In 1932, Izzat Husrieh started writing a weekly column for a newspaper called al-Sha'b. A year later, he helped start the Syrian Labor Union in Damascus. He also helped set up branches of this union in other cities like Aleppo, Homs, and Hama.
His Career as a Journalist
In 1936, Izzat Husrieh joined forces with Abd al-Rahman Shahbandar. Shahbandar was a leader who was against the government at that time. Husrieh and Shahbandar spoke out against a treaty that was supposed to give Syria independence from France. They felt the treaty gave too much power to the French.
The prime minister at the time, Jamil Mardam Bey, closed Husrieh's newspaper, al-Sha'b. He also had Husrieh watched all the time. In response, Husrieh secretly published a pamphlet called al-Istifham (Question Mark). In it, he criticized the government, saying they were acting like a dictatorship.
Founding Al-Alam
After Shahbandar passed away in 1942, Husrieh became the editor-in-chief of another newspaper called al-Istiqlal al-Arabi (Arab Independence). In May 1944, Izzat Husrieh started his own evening newspaper in Damascus. He named it Al-Alam, which means "The Flag." He was also its editor-in-chief.
When Syria became fully independent in 1946, Husrieh became less critical of the government. He supported the new ruling party. From 1944 to 1947, Prime Minister Saadallah al-Jabiri helped Husrieh get the license for Al-Alam.
Later Years in Journalism
In the 1940s, Husrieh also wrote for a popular Damascus newspaper called al-Qabas. When Syria and Egypt joined together to form the United Arab Republic (UAR) in 1958, he did not agree with President Gamal Abdel Nasser's government. He supported the change that ended this union in 1961.
From 1961 to 1963, he supported the government of President Nazim al-Qudsi. However, in 1963, a new political party, the Ba'ath Party, came to power. They closed Husrieh's newspaper and took away some of his rights. He was forced to retire from writing articles. Even so, he stayed in Syria and worked as a publisher until 1970.
Community Work
Izzat Husrieh also cared a lot about his community. He worked with a team to help fix up old historical places. He also helped build several mosques in Damascus.
He co-founded a group to help protect the old parts of the Syrian capital. He also started another group to check on human rights issues in Syrian prisons.
His Passing
Izzat Husrieh passed away in Damascus on November 4, 1975. He was buried at the Sheikh Arslan Mosque in Damascus.
His Books
Izzat Husrieh wrote several books. Here are some of them:
- Shoruoh Resalat Al Sheikh Arslan
- Al Aref bil Lah Al Sheikh Ahmad Al Haron
Images for kids
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A portrait painting of renowned Syrian journalist, author, publisher and researcher, Izzat Husrieh.
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Sheikh Arslan Mosque in Damascus, site of Husrieh's burial
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"Shoruoh Resalat Al Sheikh Arslan" book cover
