Rawda Al-Haj

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.

Career 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.

Al-Haj has attended literary events in other countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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.

Awards and honours In 2005, she was awarded the title of Poet of Souk Okaz.