Alifa Rifaat Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Alifa Rifaat (June 5, 1930 - January 1996), also known as Fatima Abdullah Rifaat, was a controversial Egyptian writer and author. Her short stories reflected the lives of Egyptian women in rural areas. Her collection 'Away from the Minaret' was banned in Egypt until her death. Despite only speaking Arabic, she traveled to several countries and her works were translated into English, German, Swedish, and Dutch. Rifaat's writings often critiqued women's lack of freedom and addressed topics like female sexuality and relationship dynamics, making her a notable figure in contemporary literature.

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Meaning of the name - Alifa

first, leading

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June 5, 1930 Facts

Generation Group

Alifa Rifaat belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Cairo

Place of Death: Cairo

Occupation: novelist | poet | writer

Children: 3

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.