Kahlil Gibran Poet, Artist & Philosopher
Dedicated to the works, promotion, and education of Kahlil Gibran
Committed to our Mission in honoring Kahlil Gibran's Legacy
About Us
The Kahlil Gibran Historical Society is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to the works, promotion, and education of the poet Kahlil Gibran.
Our Mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education of the life and works of Kahlil Gibran.
Our Leadership
Michael Farah
Michael J. Roum
Michael J. Roum
Chairman
Michael J. Roum
Michael J. Roum
Michael J. Roum
Vice President
John L. Sadd
Michael J. Roum
Christine Farah
Treasurer
Christine Farah
Michael J. Roum
Christine Farah
Secretary
Board Of Trustees
Michael Farah
Christine Farah
Emad and Maya Al-Zaben
Tony Bikhazi
Derek Dewan
Maha Freij
Dr. Greg Gormanous
Catherine and James Kassouf
Tony Khawam
Edward Mafoud
Antoinette Naddour
Michael Roum
John L. Sadd
Wyser Foundation
Martha Schweiger Foundation
Irene Farber Foundation
Marianne Harn Foundation
Stolaroff Foundation
Honorary Board
Sheryl Ameen Fiegel
Ambassador Theodore Kattouf
Wael Hachem
Jeanne Braha
Kahlil Gibran: Poet, Artist, Philosopher
Background and Significance
Kahlil Gibran was a Syrian-Lebanese born poet, artist, and philosopher most famous for his 1923 book
"The Prophet", a collection of 26 prose poems. The book grew in popularity in the 1960's counterculture movement. Through its acclaim, Gibran is reported to be the third best-selling poet in world history, behind Shakespeare and Lao Tsu.
Gibran was born in the village of Besharri near the biblical Cedars of Lebanon. In boyhood, he emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where he began his career as an artist and author. His books, written in both English and Arabic, have been translated into numerous languages and are widely quoted. He died in New York City in 1931.
Gibran's Legacy is within the powerful simplicity of his words, which continue to inspire those who long for peace, search for love, and strive for justice.
"Work is love made visible."
Our aim is to preserve Kahlil Gibran’s legacy and accomplishments in the fields of literacy, poetry, philosophy, and art.
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars."
Kahlil Gibran
"Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity"
Kahlil Gibran
"Your pain is the breaking of the shell
that encloses your understanding."
This quote is from his renowned work, "The Prophet," and it reflects Gibran's belief in the transformative power of suffering and adversity.
“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you."
Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
