Famous People with Name Munir

Munir Malik            Origin/Culture/Country: Pakistan

Munir Malik: is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in three Tests from 1959 to 1962.

Munir Said Thalib            Origin/Culture/Country: Indonesian

Munir Said Thalib: was Indonesia's most famous Human Rights and anti-corruption activist. The founder of the Kontras human rights organisation and laureate of the Right Livelihood Award, Munir was assassinated in 2004 while travelling to Utrecht University to pursue a Master's degree in international law and human rights.

Münir Nurettin Selçuk            Origin/Culture/Country: Turkish

Münir Nurettin Selçuk: was a Turkish classical musician and tenor singer. He was one of the most revered names in Turkish music.He was born in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire in 1900 or 1901. As a youth, Selçuk studied in Hungary before returning to Turkey and becoming a musician. In 1927, he travelled to Paris for a musical education, then began working for the Istanbul Conservatory in 1953. He was the director of the Conservatory for a total of sixteen years.

Munir Bashir            Origin/Culture/Country: Arabic

Munir Bashir: was one of the most famous musicians in the Middle East during the 20th century and was considered to be the supreme master of the Arab maqamat scale system.[2]He created different styles of the Arabian short scaled lute, the oud. He was one of the first Arabian instrumentalists known to Europe and America. Bashir’s music is distinguished by a novel style of improvisation that reflects his study of Indian and European tonal art in addition to oriental forms.[3]. Munir Bashir played a big role in Arab culture throughout the 20th century. Born in Iraq, he had to deal with numerous disruptions of violent coup attempts and multiple wars that the country went through. He would eventually exile to Europe and become noticeable first in eastern nations such as Hungary and Bulgaria.

Munir Ahmed Dar            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Munir Ahmed Dar: is a cricketer who has played two One Day Internationals for Hong Kong.