The late author Faraj Yassin Mohammed
Salah Al-Din
Tikrit mourns Faraj Yassin, writer and literary critic, dead at 80
SALAH AL-DIN — The literary community in Tikrit mourned the death of writer and literary critic Faraj Yassin Mohammed, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80 following a battle with illness.
Known for his dedication to short story writing and literary criticism, Mohammed held a master’s degree in short fiction and a doctorate in modern literature and criticism. His career spanned both education and cultural production, and he was regarded as one of the city’s influential literary voices.
The Tikriti tribe is hosting a condolence gathering at the Grand State Mosque Hall in Tikrit.
“With deep acceptance of God’s will, we received the news of the death of our teacher, the master of narrative, storytelling, and beauty, Dr. Faraj Yassin,” said Maytham Al-Ibad, media director at the University of Tikrit.
“He was an academic figure who carved out a vital space in the memory of Tikrit and Iraq, and formed a bright chapter in the country’s literary and educational history,” Al-Ibad added.
The late writer was praised as a symbol of affection in his community. “His death is a great loss to culture and literature, as he is one of the prominent names who left an indelible mark on the cultural scene,” he added.
He published several short story collections such as “Hiwar Akhar” (1981), “Araba Bati’a” (1986), and “Ramad Al-Aqawil” (2006).
