We are pleased to invite you to attend the seminar *”The Tale, the Myth, and History,”* an open dialogue session with Sudanese writer and novelist Hammour Ziada. Together, we will delve into the worlds of the author, exploring how he creates his stories, where he draws his inspiration from, and the relationship between narrative fiction and oral heritage. We will also examine how folk tales and myths intersect with modern literature in shaping collective consciousness and defining cultural identities.
Additionally, we will discuss life in Egypt during Ramadan and whether Sudanese rituals differ from Egyptian ones during the holy month.

We invite you to join a discussion with the distinguished Sudanese writer about his unique novelistic experience. The dialogue will be moderated by writer and critic Mohamed Omar Genady.

Hammour Ziada’s works will be available for signing during the event, including his latest novel, *”The Incident of Aish Al-Saraya… and Related Amusing Events,”* giving attendees the opportunity to purchase signed copies by the author.

*About the Writer and Novelist Hammour Ziada:*
Hammour Ziada is a Sudanese writer and journalist born in Khartoum, Sudan, in 1977. He has worked in voluntary work, civil society, and several Sudanese newspapers, including *”Al-Mustaqilla,”* *”Ajras Al-Hurriya,”* and *”Al-Jareeda.”* He headed the cultural section of the Sudanese newspaper *”Al-Akhbar.”* He has published several works, including *”An Omdurman Biography”* (short story collection, 2008), *”The Kong”* (novel, 2010), and *”Sleeping at the Foot of the Mountain”* (short story collection, 2014). His second novel, *”The Longing of the Dervish”* (2014), won the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature in 2014 and was longlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2015. His latest novel was published concurrently with the latest edition of the Cairo International Book Fair this year, 2025, titled *”The Incident of Aish Al-Saraya… and Related Amusing Events.”*

*Moderated by:*
Mohamed Omar Genady
Writer and critic
He writes on literature, cinema, music, and cultural criticism. His stories and critical articles have been published in numerous newspapers, cultural magazines, and websites, such as *”Khatt 30,”* *”Mada Masr,”* *”Akhbar Al-Adab,”* *”Al-Doha Cultural,”* *”Maazef,”* *”Al-Akhbar Lebanese,”* *”Manshoor,”* and others.
He coordinates the Criticism Workshop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina under the supervision of the late great critic Dr. Sayed El-Bahrawy.
He won a grant from the Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy Foundation for his first novel project, *”The Rabbani.”*

We look forward to your attendance on **Tuesday, March 11, at 9:00 PM** at the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria.

**Admission is free after filling out the form**

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