Arab Renaissance (Nahda)

The Arab Renaissance, or Nahda, was a cultural and intellectual awakening in the Arab world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It involved renewed interest in Arabic literature, science, education, and reform, inspired by contact with Western ideas and modernization efforts. The Nahda aimed to revive Arab identity, promote political and social progress, and preserve cultural heritage while embracing new knowledge. Prominent thinkers and writers contributed to this movement, fostering increased literacy, national consciousness, and cultural pride that laid groundwork for later independence and development in the Arab countries.