Abdelwahab Meddeb (born in 1946) was a Tunisian-French writer, poet, and radio host. He is known for his contributions to literature and his engagement in cultural discourse, bridging the gap between different cultures through his works. His background and experiences shaped his literary style and themes, often exploring the interplay between modernity and tradition, as well as the complexities of identity.
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Time Zone - Africa/Tunis (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Abdelwahab
servant of the giver, servant of the bestower
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Abdelwahab Meddeb belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tunis
Place of Death: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Educated At: Tunis University | Sadiki College | Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV
Occupation: linguist | cultural critic | novelist | radio producer | radio personality | literary editor | pundit | translator | poet | writer
Children: Hind Meddeb
Employers: University of Paris
Awards Received: Prix Max-Jacob
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 45 | 27 Capricorn 20 | 17 Aries 2 |
| Moon | 24 Cancer 45 | 11 Capricorn 47 | 29 Gemini 13 |
| Mercury | 11 Capricorn 30 | 24 Capricorn 39 | 27 Pisces 44 |
| Venus | 23 Capricorn 7 | 29 Capricorn 55 | 3 Taurus 0 |
| Mars | 21 Cancer 53 | 25 Capricorn 23 | 23 Cancer 44 |
| Jupiter | 26 Libra 16 | 19 Cancer 10 | 23 Libra 1 |
| Saturn | 21 Cancer 27 | 27 Pisces 14 | 18 Cancer 40 |
| Uranus | 13 Gemini 54 | 27 Taurus 36 | 14 Gemini 19 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 36 | 29 Pisces 46 | 6 Libra 59 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 56 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 9 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 28 Gemini 36 | 11 Pisces 17 | 24 Gemini 22 |
| Ketu | 28 Sagittarius 36 | 11 Virgo 17 | 24 Sagittarius 22 |
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