★ HOW OLD IS WALEED AL-HUSSEINI?
Waleed Al-Husseini is 36 years old, born June 25, 1989 in PS · Cancer.
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About
Waleed Al-Husseini is a Palestinian writer and secular activist born in 1989. Arrested by the Palestinian Authority in 2010 for online religious satire, he fled to France and was granted asylum in 2012, later founding the Council of Ex-Muslims of France. He now speaks against radical Islam and for secularism across Europe. As a Cancer, he channels introspective intensity into advocacy.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Waleed Al-Husseini is a Palestinian atheist, secularist essayist, and blogger born June 25, 1989, in Qalqilya, West Bank. He emerged as a public figure after his arrest in October 2010 by the Palestinian Authority for publishing material satirizing religion on Facebook and blog posts. During detention, Al-Husseini reported being tortured; his case drew international media attention, including coverage by *The New York Times*, which highlighted the collision between conservative Palestinian society and internet speech. Fearing persecution, he sought asylum in France, which granted him refuge in 2012. Since relocating, Al-Husseini has become a vocal advocate for secularism and critic of radical political Islam, framing his activism as defense of the French secular republic. He founded the Council of Ex-Muslims of France, positioning himself as a bridge figure between apostasy advocacy and European secular movements. Writers typically combine observation, argument, and narrative to shape public discourse—Al-Husseini's work blends personal testimony with political commentary. As a Cancer born in 1989, his protective emotional intensity channels into defending vulnerable communities and secular principles. His Palestinian citizenship and French residency mark him as a transnational voice in debates over religious freedom, state power, and secularism.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Al-Husseini grew up in Qalqilya, West Bank, where he began publishing satirical material about religion online in the late 2000s. His internet activity—including Facebook posts and blog entries criticizing Islam—remained largely local until October 2010, when the Palestinian Authority arrested him for blasphemy. The arrest catapulted him into international attention and marked the turning point that led to his eventual asylum in France.
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Trivia
- Al-Husseini reported being tortured during his 2010 imprisonment by the Palestinian Authority.
- He founded the Council of Ex-Muslims of France, an organization for former Muslims advocating secularism.
- The New York Times highlighted his case as emblematic of tensions between internet freedom and religious law in Palestinian society.
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Waleed Al-Husseini succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Waleed Al-Husseini?
- Waleed Al-Husseini is 36 years old (born June 25, 1989).
- When is Waleed Al-Husseini's birthday?
- Waleed Al-Husseini was born on June 25, 1989.
- What is Waleed Al-Husseini's zodiac sign?
- Waleed Al-Husseini is a Cancer, born June 25, 1989.
- What is Waleed Al-Husseini's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Waleed Al-Husseini was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Waleed Al-Husseini from?
- Waleed Al-Husseini is from PS.
- What does Waleed Al-Husseini do?
- Waleed Al-Husseini is a writer.
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