“Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh Night”: An Arabic Poetry Evening in Cairo
The Cultural Development Fund hosts an Arabic poetry evening titled “Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh Night” as part of the Ahmed Abdel-Moaty Hegazy Salon at the House of Arabic Poetry, featuring a diverse lineup of Arab poets to honor one of the most influential voices in modern Arabic poetry.
The House of Arabic Poetry, “Bayt Al-Sitt Wasila” behind Al-Azhar Mosque, is preparing to host a new Arabic poetry evening titled “Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh Night”, as part of the Ahmed Abdel-Moaty Hegazy Salon, one of Cairo’s most prominent platforms for contemporary poetry 🌙✨.
📅 Event Date
The evening will be held on Sunday, January 25, at 7 PM, at the House of Arabic Poetry. The event continues a cultural tradition of honoring Arab poetry icons and preserving their cultural legacy 📚.
🌍 A unified Arab poetic gathering
A diverse group of Arab poets will participate, representing different poetic experiences across the Arab world:
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Mohammed Abdul-Salam Mansour (Yemen)
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Faisal Al-Anzi (Kuwait)
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Sharif Buqna (Saudi Arabia)
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Huda Ablan (Yemen)
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Mohammed Khudair (Jordan)
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Hussein Al-Sayyab (Iraq)
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Zain Al-Abidin Al-Dhabibi (Yemen)
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Ati Al-Barakat (Iraq)
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Ali Al-Shaali (UAE)
This diversity reflects the pan-Arab spirit of the event, emphasizing that poetry is a bridge connecting different voices 🌿.
🎤 Special artistic performance
The evening will feature a special performance by Yemeni artist Ahmed Fathi, who will sing a selection of Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh’s poems, blending poetry with music to enrich the audience’s experience 🎶.
📌 Why Al-Maqaleh?
Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh (1937–2022) was a prominent Yemeni poet, critic, and academic, and one of the influential voices in modern Arabic poetry. His work was closely linked to themes of humanity, freedom, and identity, leaving a lasting impact on the Arab cultural scene 🕊️.
🗣️ Statement from the House of Arabic Poetry
Samah Mahgoub, Director of the House of Arabic Poetry, said that naming the evening after Al-Maqaleh is part of the house’s tradition of honoring Arab literary icons, while supporting contemporary poetic experiences and diverse voices—reflecting the vision of the Cultural Development Fund 🌟.
✨ Fixed Ending:
Poetry is not just words—it is the memory of nations. “Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh Night” reaffirms that Arab creativity remains alive, even if the voice has passed.
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