Sherko Bekas was a prominent Kurdish poet born on May 2, 1940, in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. He was the son of Faik Bekas, a well-known Kurdish poet and a national fighter involved in the September 6, 1930 uprising. Sherko inherited his love for the Kurdish language from his mother, who shared folklore and songs with him. He was politically engaged with the Kurdish movement and published over 35 poetry collections throughout his lifetime. Bekas's work reflects his cultural heritage and political activism.
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Meaning of the name - Sherko
lion, lion-hearted
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Sherko Bekas belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sulaymaniyah
Place of Death: Stockholm
Educated At: Sulaimaniyah
Occupation: poet | writer
Awards Received: Kurt Tucholsky Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Taurus 48 | 12 Taurus 13 | 3 Leo 12 |
| Moon | 15 Pisces 16 | 15 Cancer 7 | 21 Aries 3 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 3 | 17 Aries 25 | 26 Cancer 32 |
| Venus | 26 Gemini 27 | 0 Aries 57 | 27 Gemini 54 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 6 | 6 Leo 14 | 14 Leo 35 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aries 42 | 21 Gemini 39 | 13 Taurus 4 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 30 | 27 Pisces 54 | 14 Taurus 4 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 24 | 26 Taurus 25 | 25 Taurus 36 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 0 | 1 Aries 8 | 23 Virgo 27 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 42 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 4 | 25 Pisces 4 | 14 Libra 34 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 4 | 25 Virgo 4 | 14 Aries 34 |
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