Rawda al-Haj

Rawda al-Haj
Al-Haj in March 2017
Al-Haj in March 2017
Born1969 (age 55–56)
Kassala, Sudan
GenrePoetry

Rawda al-Haj Mohammad Osman is a Sudanese poet.

Personal life

Al-Haj was born in Kassala, eastern Sudan. Her father was from Shendi and her mother from Kordofan.

Poetry

Al-Haj has been recognized outside Sudan, being one of the first Sudanese poets to have works included in Arabic Language curricula across the Arab world.[1] In 2005, she was awarded the title of Poet of Souk Okaz.[2]

Al-Haj has attended literary events in other countries, including Saudi Arabia[3] and the UAE.[1][4]

Radio career

Rawda Al-Haj works as a broadcaster for Sudanese Radio and the Sudanese satellite channel Al-Shorooq TV, where she hosts "Ambassadors of Meanings" (سفراء المعاني). This program features intellectual and cultural discussions with prominent Sudanese and Arab figures in thought, poetry, and culture.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "6 authors to look out for at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature". Arab News. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  2. ^ "بردة عكاظ بطابع نسائي لأول مرة هذا العام". aawsat.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  3. ^ "Celebration of the poetic voices in the Arab region". Storiesoverart. 2025-05-04. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  4. ^ "Top intellectuals from Arab world among SIBF guest list". Khaleej Times. 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ^ "روضة الحاج". www.albabtainprize.org. Archived from the original on 2017-12-19. Retrieved 2025-07-22.