About Qani
Lived 1898 – 1965 (aged 66–67). Qani was an Iranian and Iraqi poet and writer.
Qani (1898-1965) was the pen name of Muhammad Kabuli, a prominent Kurdish poet. He was born in the village of Rîshen, around Mariwan, in Iranian Kurdistan. He lost his parents shortly after his birth.
Because he devoted most of his poetry to oppressed people, he is known as the Kurdish Poet of the Oppressed. The main themes of his poetry are freedom, Kurdish struggle, women's rights, nature and love.
Works Gulaley Merîwan Baxçey Kurdistan Çiwarbaxî Pêncwên Şaxî Hewraman Deştî Germiyan
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Who was Qani?
Kurdish poet
When was Qani born?
Qani was born in 1898 in Marivan.
When did Qani die?
Qani died in 1965.
What was Qani's occupation?
Qani was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Qani?
Qani was Iranian and Iraqi.
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