Abdullah bin Idris

Abdullah bin Idris (; 1929–2021) was a Saudi Arabian author and poet; he was born in Harmah, and he died aged 92 years old in October 2021.

Idris was known for his contribution in the cultural literary movement in Saudi Arabia.

Contemporary poets

Idris published a number of poetical and literature works, including his book, Contemporary Poets, which he wrote in the 1960s, where he gives critiques about contemporary poets.

List of publications + In My ShipSailing without SeaDo I Leave Before You do?The Rhyme of LifeThe Playing PensIts My NationPoetry and Poets during the Second Half of the 14th Century AHThe Best of Sayings (A Poetry Analysis)King Abdulaziz as portrayed by Arab Poets

Idris's memberships in cultural institutions Source:

Idris was a member in a number of cultural institutions, including: Member of the board of directors at King Abdulaziz's Management, at the time of its establishment Member of Al-Dara magazine's editorial board Member of the Scientific Council at Imam University Member of the board of directors at Press Call Foundation Member of the Aseer Press Foundation's General Assembly Honorary Member at International Islamic Literature Association Honorary Member at the Association of Modern Literature in Egypt.

Some of Idris's cultural contributions were outside Saudi Arabia. He represented Saudi Arabia in several international poetry conferences and festivals, including:

Abu Firas Al-Hamdani Festival in Aleppo, Syria in 1962 The 10th edition of the Arab Writers Conference and the 12th edition of the Festival of Arab Poetry in Algeria in 1974 Marbad Festival in Iraq for 6 consecutive years. When he was editor-in-chief of Al-Dawa newspaper, he represented it at the 3rd edition of the Arab Summit Conference in Casablanca, Morocco, in 1962, with the press delegation accompanying King Faisal. Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Poetry Festival in Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Algeria and Iran. Festival at the International Islamic Literature Association, in Turkey in 1989.

Academic writings about Idris

Abdullah bin Idris: Poet and Critic, Dr. Muhammad Al-Sadiq Afifi “Cairo University” Abdullah bin Idris: His life, Aftermaths, and What was Written about Him: Dr. Amin Seydou - Literary Club in Riyadh Abdullah Bin Idris: His Biography and Poetry, A Master Thesis: Prepared by Fatima Bint Abdullah Al-Tamimi.

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