A cultural seminar in Tripoli discusses the works of Ahmed Al-Bukhari as part of the series “The Biography of Light and Darkness.”
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The Libyan Association for Literature and Arts, hosted by the Tripoli Local Radio, is organizing a cultural seminar titled “Readings in the Sira of Light and Darkness,” dedicated to the works of writer Ahmed Al-Bukhari. The event will take place on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Planetarium Theater in Tripoli, and the public is invited.
The seminar will feature critical readings of Ahmed Al-Bukhari’s narrative project, focusing on the imaginary worlds and the structure of symbolic conflict within the “Sira of Light and Darkness” series.
The seminar will also discuss several works from the series, including “The Outcast,” “The Stranger,” “The Harbinger,” and “Astrolabes,” examining the development of the novelistic structure and the distinctive features of blending fantasy with human and philosophical questions that characterize the writer’s work.
About the Series
The “Sira of Light and Darkness” series is a complete fantasy narrative project by writer Ahmed Al-Bukhari. Its parts have been published successively since its launch and have achieved a notable presence in the Libyan literary scene due to its cohesive epic structure and symbolic employment of the conflict between good and evil, light and darkness, within a single, expansive fictional world.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Planetarium Theater
The Planetarium Theater is a specialized venue designed for projecting images of stars, planets, and celestial bodies onto a domed ceiling to simulate the night sky. Its modern form originated in the 1920s with the invention of the first optical-mechanical planetarium projector, the Zeiss Model I, installed in Munich, Germany. These theaters have since become key educational tools in astronomy and space science at museums and science centers worldwide.
Libyan Association for Literature and Arts
The Libyan Association for Literature and Arts is a cultural institution established to promote and support Libyan writers, artists, and intellectuals. Historically, it has served as a key platform for cultural expression and dialogue within Libya, often navigating the country’s complex political landscapes to foster artistic community.
Tripoli Local Radio
Tripoli Local Radio is a community radio station based in Tripoli, Lebanon, established to serve the city and the broader North Governorate. It was founded in the 1990s following the end of the Lebanese Civil War, aiming to foster local dialogue, culture, and social cohesion in a post-conflict environment.
