Noted Poet, Elegy Reciter, Dr Shabeeb Rizvi Passes Away

Srinagar: Distinguished poet, elegy reciter, and qualified BUMS doctor, Dr. Shabeeb Rizvi, passed away after prolonged illness. He had breathed his last earlier in the day at his residence at Kathi Darwaza in old Srinagar.

He was later laid to rest at Nawabagh, Baghwanpora Srinagar. Large number of people joined his funeral procession. His congregational prayers will be held on Friday, February 16.

The deceased was the son of Syed Mawaiaz Hussain. Hailing from Zaidpora near Lucknow, Rizvi moved to Kashmir in his youth. He lived in different city localities, but later settled down at Kathi Darwaza.

He married into a Kashmiri family. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Dr. Rizvi was a versatile wordsmith fluent in Urdu, Persian, and Arabic. His literary prowess extended to poetry and elegies, earning him recognition and respect in literary circles.

Among those paying homage to the late author is Professor Dr. Zaman Azurda, Former Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Kashmir, who spoke fondly of their decades-long association.

“I had an association with Dr Shabeeb for over sixty years, we learned a lot from him in the last few decades. He was associated with literary circles in Kashmir,” Dr. Azurda said.

Reflecting on their friendship spanning over fifty years, Dr. Azurda shared heartfelt memories of their time together. “I still remember how hard he used to work in those days and he was at the forefront of academic work,” he recalled.

“I have admitted in one of my books that I was saved from many mistakes because of his friendship.”