Abu Salma

Abdul-Karim al-Karmi (1909 – 11 October 1980), famously known as Abu Salma, He is a Palestinian poet and one of the Arab poets. He was born in Tulkarm city and died in Washington city. He was the recipient of several awards and he chairman of the Union of Palestinian Writers and Jouranlists Until his death.

 Early life and education 
Abdul-Karim al-Karmi (Abu Salma) was born in 1909 in Tulkarm city, West Bank. He studied law.

 Personal life 
His brother is Arabic language scholar and presenter Hassan Karmi. Abdul-Karim Married and his son the doctor Sa'id A. Karmi.

 Death 
He died of sepsis at 11 October 1980 in George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

 Awards and honors 
 1978: Lotus International Reward for Literature.
 1980: Order of Palestinian revolution.
 1990: Order of Jerusalem for Culture, Arts and Literature.
 2015: Order of Palestine for Culture, Science and Arts.

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Category:1909 births
Category:1980 deaths
Category:People from Tulkarm
Category:Palestinian poets