Basra literary forum remembers late poet Fadhel Abdul-Sada in Al-Maqal

BASRA — The Al-Tariq Literary Forum in Basra hosted a poetry session on Friday to commemorate the late poet Fadhel Abdul-Sada. The event brought together poets from Basra and other provinces, who recited poems celebrating the poet’s legacy more than a decade after his passing.

Fadhel Abdul-Sada was born in Basra in 1958. He migrated to Iran in the early 1990s and returned to Iraq in 2000, settling back in Basra. He worked as a security guard at the South Oil Company until he ended his life in 2013 while on duty.

Wissam Sabahi, a member of the Al-Tariq Literary Forum, told 964media, “Today, we gather to remember Fadhel Abdul-Sada, who had a profound presence in Basra’s and Iraq’s cultural landscape. This evening is not just a tribute but an invitation for younger generations to explore his rich literary journey and learn from it.”

Sabahi emphasized the poet’s role in shaping modern poetry in Basra, describing him as a cornerstone of the region’s literary scene.

He continued, “Fadhel Abdul-Sada excelled in writing poetry, and his works were characterized by emotional sincerity and intellectual depth, which earned him widespread popularity among writers and thinkers.”

Poet Ziyad Al-Basrawi shared similar sentiments, saying, “Fadhel Abdul-Sada was one of the poets who left an indelible mark on Iraqi popular poetry. He had the ability to express the concerns of Iraqi society using a language that was both simple and profound, making him a distinctive voice in the literary arena.”

Al-Basrawi highlighted Abdul-Sada’s talent for blending symbolism and realism in his poetry, which resonated deeply with audiences and reflected their struggles and aspirations.

Fadhel Abdul-Sada’s poetry, often characterized by emotional honesty and intellectual depth, tackled themes of identity, belonging, and freedom. His work drew heavily from Iraq’s diverse environment, blending national and humanitarian concerns.

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