★ HOW OLD IS HASAN NAMIR?
Hasan Namir is 38 years old, born September 9, 1987 in CA · Virgo.
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About
Hasan Namir writes novels, poetry, and children's books that center queer and immigrant experiences. Born in Iraq in 1987, he moved to Canada at 11 and studied at Simon Fraser University. His debut novel *God in Pink*—about a gay man in Baghdad during the Iraq War—won the 2016 Lambda Literary Award. A Virgo, Namir balances lyrical precision with narrative vulnerability across genres.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Hasan Namir is an Iraqi-Canadian writer who builds narratives around displacement, sexuality, and belonging. Born in Baghdad in 1987, he immigrated to Canada at age 11 and later graduated from Simon Fraser University, settling in Vancouver. His 2015 debut novel *God in Pink*, published by Arsenal Pulp Press, follows a gay man navigating life in Baghdad during the Iraq War and earned the 2016 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction. In 2019, Namir released the poetry collection *War / Torn*, which was shortlisted for a Stonewall Book Award in 2020. He has since authored the children's book *The Name I Call Myself* (2020) and the poetry collection *Umbilical Cord* (2021), with his picture book *Banana Dream* (2023) drawing on his own childhood memory of tasting bananas. As a writer, Namir works across fiction, poetry, and children's literature, each form exploring queer and diaspora narratives. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, the documentary *God in Pink*, and major Canadian broadcast outlets. A Virgo born September 9, Namir carries life-path number 7, traditionally associated with introspection and wisdom [F1, enrichments]. He is a Canadian citizen based in British Columbia.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Hasan Namir was born in Iraq in 1987 and moved to Canada with his family at age 11. He attended Simon Fraser University and eventually settled in Vancouver, British Columbia. Before publishing his debut novel *God in Pink*, he worked to establish his voice in queer and diaspora literature.
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Trivia
- *God in Pink* won the 2016 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction, one of the publishing industry's most prominent honors for LGBTQ+ literature.
- In 2019, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation named him one of "19 Canadian writers to watch in 2019".
- His picture book *Banana Dream* (2023) was inspired by Namir's own childhood memory of first tasting bananas.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Hasan Namir release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Hasan Namir?
- Hasan Namir is 38 years old (born September 9, 1987).
- When is Hasan Namir's birthday?
- Hasan Namir was born on September 9, 1987.
- What is Hasan Namir's zodiac sign?
- Hasan Namir is a Virgo, born September 9, 1987.
- What is Hasan Namir's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hasan Namir was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Hasan Namir from?
- Hasan Namir is from CA.
- What does Hasan Namir do?
- Hasan Namir is a writer.
- Is Hasan Namir still alive?
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