Iyad ElBaghdadi Vedic birth chart profile
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Iyad ElBaghdadi

★ June 17, 1977 · Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Birth data: A — Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Gemini
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Ardra
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mercury / Venus / Mars · Sep 2026 – Nov 2026
PoliticsWritersEntrepreneurLife Path 11Destiny Number 9Soul Number 1Personality Number 8Kabbalah Number 11

Iyad ElBaghdadi's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Iyad ElBaghdadi has a Gemini Moon sign, Ardra Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Gemini.

Iyad ElBaghdadi Birth Details

Date of birthJune 17, 1977
Birth time6:45 PM
Birth placeKuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Birth data rating
A — Accurate

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What is Iyad ElBaghdadi's Moon sign?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Iyad ElBaghdadi's Nakshatra?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's Moon Nakshatra is Ardra, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Iyad ElBaghdadi's Ascendant?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Iyad ElBaghdadi's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Iyad ElBaghdadi's Sun sign is Gemini. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Iyad ElBaghdadi's birth date and birth time?

Iyad ElBaghdadi was born on June 17, 1977 at 6:45 PM in Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait. The birth data is rated A (Accurate).

Biography

Who is Iyad ElBaghdadi?

United Arab Emirates entrepreneur, writer, and human rights activist who attained international prominence during the Arab Spring. A self-styled "Islamic libertarian," he is an outspoken critic of both Islamic movements and secular dictatorships, and has set himself apart from many other activists through his use of humour and sarcasm. In March 2011, he posted an online collection of his satirical tweets entitled The Arab Tyrant’s Manual. Within weeks it was translated into over a dozen languages. He is also the author of the two-volume Arab Spring Manifesto, in which he outlined a vision of an "Islamic libertarianism" that he hoped could become the guiding philosophy of his region in the wake of the Arab Spring On 30 April 2014 he was detained by authorities in the UAE, deported 13 days later, then, accompanied by his pregnant wife, accepted as a Palestinian refugee by Malaysia. On 17 June, Baghdadi’s birthday, his wife gave birth to a son. On 23 October 2014 he applied for political asylum in Norway. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Iyad ElBaghdadi (Iyad El-Baghdadi)

Iyad El-Baghdadi is a public figure known for digital rights advocacy and for founding Mideast Youth, a platform that highlights youth voices and civic participation in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Public profiles

  • Twitter: @iyad_elbaghdadi
  • LinkedIn: Iyad El-Baghdadi
  • Official project: Mideast Youth — a platform for youth voices across the region

News and public presence

El-Baghdadi''s work and insights have been featured in international media discussions on digital rights, online freedom of expression, and youth empowerment. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events addressing technology, society, and civic participation.

Recent projects

Key ongoing initiative: Mideast Youth, a platform publishing stories and resources from young people across the region. He also engages in talks, workshops, and media appearances related to digital rights, online safety, and media literacy.

Other information

Public profiles and interviews emphasize his focus on amplifying youth voices in the Middle East and improving access to information and digital tools for civic engagement.

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Which planetary combinations are in Iyad ElBaghdadi's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Iyad ElBaghdadi's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Iyad ElBaghdadi running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Iyad ElBaghdadi is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 22, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
Mercury / Venus / Moon
NOWSep 17, 2026 - Nov 16, 2026
Mercury / Venus / Mars
NEXTNov 16, 2026 - Apr 19, 2027
Mercury / Venus / Rahu
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What do Iyad ElBaghdadi's numerology numbers say?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 1, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 11, Birth 8.

∞Life Path
11

Chaldean Life Path 11 is a master vibration of heightened intuition and spiritual sensitivity. It indicates inspired leadership when grounded and practical.

◎Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

❖Soul Urge
1

Chaldean Soul 1 desires independence and self-respect. It seeks inner strength, autonomy, and the freedom to lead from within.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
11

Kabbalah Number 11 reflects a heightened spiritual code of intuition and illumination. It supports inspired guidance when grounded and balanced.

✦Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2014
Social
Begin Travel 30 April 2014 (Deported from UAE)
2014
Family
Change in family responsibilities 17 June 2014 (Birth of son, Ismael)
2014
Other
Other Social 23 October 2014 (Applied for political asylum in Norway)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

When and where was Iyad ElBaghdadi born?

Iyad ElBaghdadi was born on June 17, 1977, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. This birth date places him under the sign of Gemini in both Western and Vedic astrology, and his Kuwaiti origins have deeply shaped his cross-cultural perspective as a writer, political activist, and entrepreneur who has navigated life across multiple countries and continents.

Being a Gemini, what does Iyad ElBaghdadi's sun sign reveal about his intellectual drive?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's Gemini sun sign, reinforced by his Gemini moon as well, creates an exceptionally communicative and mentally agile individual. Gemini energy thrives on ideas, debate, and the exchange of information, which aligns perfectly with his identity as a political writer and activist. This double Gemini influence amplifies his gift for articulating complex political realities in ways that resonate broadly with diverse audiences.

How does astrology describe Iyad ElBaghdadi's core personality and greatest strengths?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's chart paints a portrait of a fiercely independent thinker with a restless, visionary mind. The triple Gemini concentration in his sun, moon, and vedic sun gives him extraordinary adaptability and communicative power. His Soul Number 1 reflects strong inner leadership instincts, while his Destiny Number 9 points to a life oriented around humanitarian causes and universal justice, strengths that have defined his political activism.

Which rising sign does Iyad ElBaghdadi carry, and how does it shape the way the world perceives him?

Iyad ElBaghdadi has Sagittarius as his ascendant, or lagna. Sagittarius rising bestows a bold, philosophical, and truth-seeking public image. People with this ascendant are seen as fearless advocates for freedom and higher ideals, qualities that fit Iyad ElBaghdadi's public role as a dissident voice and seeker of political asylum. It also gives him an expansive worldview and a natural magnetism that draws followers to his message.

How does numerology shed light on the life path and inner power of Iyad ElBaghdadi?

Iyad ElBaghdadi carries the Master Number 11 as his Life Path, one of the most spiritually charged numbers in numerology. Life Path 11 individuals are natural inspirers, visionaries who feel compelled to awaken others to higher truths. Combined with his Birth Number 8 and Personality Number 8, which signal authority and resilience, Iyad ElBaghdadi's numerology profile reveals someone built to lead through crisis and influence through the sheer force of conviction.

What specific yogas or chart placements in Iyad ElBaghdadi's horoscope help explain his remarkable rise to public prominence?

Iyad ElBaghdadi's chart features the Ghataka Kal Sarpa Yoga, with Rahu placed in the tenth house of career and public recognition and Ketu in the fourth house of roots and homeland. This powerful axis drives relentless ambition and public visibility, often through dramatic upheavals, which mirrors his trajectory of deportation, exile, and international political asylum. His Kabbalah Number 11 further amplifies this destiny of being a transformative public figure.

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