Hakan Massoud Navabi
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| Native name | هاکان نوابی |
| Born | Hakan Nawabi July 31, 1990 Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Occupation | Writer-author, Freelance Journalist, Entrepreneur |
| Language | English, Persian, Dari, |
| Nationality | Afghan-Canadian |
| Education | Journalism, India |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Notable awards | UNHCR's Best Speech Award, 2004, Best Story Award, 2001. Awards of Excellence from Embassy of Afghanistan, 2012 and 2014. |
| Spouse |
Arezo Nawabi (m. 2012) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Massoud Nawabi (father) |
| Website | |
| hakanmassoudnavabi | |
Hakan Nawabi (Persian: هاکان نوابی, born July 31, 1990) is an Afghan-Canadian freelance journalist, writer, entrepreneur, and blogger. From August 2011 to December 2014, Nawabi served as a Press Officer, Protocol Officer, and Executive Assistant for the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi, India. He is recognized for his contributions to quotations on themes such as peace, stability, unity, love, and friendship.[1] Nawabi's father, Massoud Nawabi, was a renowned Afghan poet, writer, school principal, and cultural figure. He was recognized as one of Afghanistan's most prominent cultural personalities in 2011 for his contributions throughout the educational and cultural sectors. Nawabi is also the grandson of Ghulam Habib Nawabi, a notable Dari poet known for introducing modern Dari and Persian poetry in Afghanistan.
Early life and background
Hakan was born on July 31 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the elder of two children. His father, Massoud Nawabi, was a prominent poet, writer, school principal, cultural personality, and well-known public figure. Hakan spent his early childhood years and middle school years in Kabul.
Migration to Pakistan
In 1996, Hakan and his family relocated to Pakistan. In Islamabad, his father established a school named Ghulam Habib Nawabi and the Educational Committee for Afghan Refugees (ECAR), aiming to provide education to Afghan refugees.
Father's Passing
On January 2, 2010, Hakan's father, Massoud Nawabi, passed away from a heart attack at PIMS Complex Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. At the time, Hakan was 20 years old. Massoud Nawabi's funeral was held on January 3, 2010, and was attended by numerous admirers, poets, writers, government officials, and journalists. The burial took place at The 500 Family Graveyard in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Moving to India
In 2011, after a year of working as an interpreter, anchor, and news analyst for a private telecommunication company called IBEX Groups in Islamabad, Hakan moved to India with his mother and younger brother, Jamshed.
Career and Achievements
Hakan is known for his diverse writing portfolio, which includes contributions to Dari and English dailies, magazines, blogs, and websites as a freelance feature writer. He has worked in various roles in cities such as Kabul, Islamabad, and New Delhi, and he currently lives in Canada.
Throughout his career, Hakan has undertaken numerous self-initiated projects. His career also includes work at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi, India.
Hakan's work is driven by a desire to contribute to his nation. He strives to maintain high standards in his professional and personal endeavors, reflecting his dedication to his craft and cultural heritage.
Selected quote
It doesn't matter from which ethnicity you belong to; but always be like bounded body and never let anyone suffer in pain. Lets throw hate away. Lets all think for just five minutes; what will happen if we are disunited and United?!
References
- ^ "Death of Ustad Massoud Nawabi is a big loss to Afghanistan". turklar.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2011.