Fatema Mernissi was a Moroccan writer and sociologist known for her focus on women's issues. Her work explores Islam, the status of women, and the evolution of Islamic thought alongside modern developments. In addition to her writing, she was active in civil society advocating for gender equality and women's rights, founding initiatives such as civil caravans, and organizations for women, families, and children. In May 2003, she was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature jointly with Susan Sontag.
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Time Zone - Africa/Casablanca (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Fatema
Pure, shining, graceful, one who abstains
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Fatema Mernissi belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Fez
Place of Death: Rabat
Educated At: Sorbonne | Brandeis University
Occupation: women's rights activist | feminist | non-fiction writer | essayist | sociologist | university teacher | writer
Employers: Mohammed V University
Awards Received: Princess of Asturias Literary Prize | Erasmus Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 27, 2025 | 
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| Sun | 4 Libra 11 | 4 Libra 36 | 29 Sagittarius 27 | 
| Moon | 7 Leo 56 | 6 Sagittarius 39 | 21 Virgo 27 | 
| Mercury | 21 Libra 5 | 15 Libra 28 | 17 Sagittarius 45 | 
| Venus | 19 Leo 33 | 9 Virgo 43 | 0 Sagittarius 48 | 
| Mars | 24 Virgo 46 | 3 Scorpio 28 | 20 Scorpio 22 | 
| Jupiter | 14 Taurus 42 | 22 Cancer 2 | 5 Taurus 44 | 
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 8 | 27 Pisces 54 | 8 Taurus 25 | 
| Uranus | 25 Taurus 52 | 1 Gemini 17 | 22 Taurus 48 | 
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 36 | 0 Aries 38 | 27 Virgo 41 | 
| Pluto | 4 Leo 1 | 1 Aquarius 25 | 3 Leo 53 | 
| Rahu | 11 Libra 13 | 17 Pisces 13 | 6 Libra 43 | 
| Ketu | 11 Aries 13 | 17 Virgo 13 | 6 Aries 43 | 
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