Ahsan Memorial Foundation organizes its maiden literary event
Poetry collection “ Lalo Yeakateuv Aalov Gov’’ of famous sufi poet Ramzan Fafo released
Bandipora, August 28: Ahsan Memorial foundation JK Saturday organized its inaugural literary event at Banyari sharki.
On the occasion a poetry collection of famous Sufi saint and poet Ramzan Fafo edited and complied by two young and dynamic scholars of Kashmiri language and literature Dr. Reyaz Ul Hassan and Dr. Aadil Mohi UD Din was also released.
The function was presided over by renowned scholar and educationist Malik Hassan ,former director academics JK Board of school education, Sub Divisional Magistrate Sumbal Dr. Bashir Ahmad lone was chief guest.
President of the foundation and noted writer Ab Ahad Hajini, Headmaster government high school Banyari Sharki and grandson of the legendary sufi saint Aslam Fafoo also shared the presidium. The function started with the recitation of holy verses of Quran by Molvi Mehraj UD Din Dar followed by Naat- e- Rasool (SAW) by a local resident Deen Mohammad Dar.During the ceremony, two papers on the released book was presented by Mr. Nazir Javid & Noor Mohammad Adil (members of AMF)while as , the paper readers highlighted the literary and spiritual life of the poet.
On the occasion Launching ceremony of AMF was also held, by SDM Sumbal. Besides welcoming the guests, the president also gave a detailed introduction and future endeavors of the foundation.
SDM Sumbal Dr. Bashir Ahmad lone highlighted the need of such programs and also elaboratedthe broader concept ‘Sufi and Rishi tradition of Kashmir’. He congratulated the organizers for conducting such an event and expressed his joy to be the part of such a wonderful literary gathering.
Malik Hassan in his presidential address not only discussed the personality and poetic themes of Ramzan Fafu but also appreciated the editors of the book for their hard work and dedication in collecting the poetry of the late poet from different sources.
Young and emerging singing star from Sonawari Arshad Margo enthralled the audience by his mesmerizing voice and stunning performance and uplifted the classic lyrics of Ramzan Fafo with his musical instruments which not only joyous the guests but the local crowd as well.
At the end of the event a poetry reading session was also held presided over by noted writer AK Shams, Shahbaz Hakbari and president AMK Ab Ahad Hajini were also present in the presidium. Both young and senior poets of district Bandipora participated which include Ali Mohammad Akash, Sagar Sarfaraz, Mohiudin Gul, Tanveer Maqbool, Farooq Ateeb, Sufi Showkat, Farooq prangi and Nazir Javid.
The function was attended by large number of writers, scholars, media persons including Prof.G M khan, master Hameed ullah parray, sufi showkat, Mir Tariq ,Sheikh Saleem Bin Ahmad, Mehraj ud din fafo, AK shams Ajaiz Gulzar and locals as well
Dr.Aadil Mohi Ud Din , General secretary of the foundation carried out the proceedings of the function while Mr.Nazir Javid Vice president of the Foundation presented vote of thanks.