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Currently, Nuruddin Farah is 78 years, 5 months and 3 days old. Nuruddin Farah will celebrate 79rd birthday on a Sunday 24th of November 2024. Below we countdown to Nuruddin Farah upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Nuruddin Farah |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 24, 1945 (Somalia) |
| Birthday | November 24 |
| Town/City | Somalia |
| Nationality | Somalia |
Nuruddin Farah’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Nuruddin Farah was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
A Somali Novelist and Neustadt International Prize recipient, he is best known for his Blood in the Sun trilogy. His other works include From a Crooked Rib (1970) and Territories (2000).
He attended Panjab University in Chandigarh, India before beginning his literary career. His debut novella, Why Die So Soon?, was published in 1965.
He was a perennial nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
He was married to Chitra Muliyil from 1970 to 1972. In 1992, he wed Amina Mama.
Farah and Rachid Boudjedra are both respected Writers from the African continent.
