Urdu Wing all set to hold Mushaira 2018 on Nov 16
MUSCAT: On Friday, November 16, 2018 at Al Bustan Palace Hotel Auditorium the much awaited annual event for the lovers of Urdu and Hindi poetry will be held under the banner of Urdu Wing of Indian Social Club. Mushairas have played a vital role in preserving and reviving the language and the tahzeeb associated with it. Gates will open from 6.30pm.
The Convener of Urdu Wing, Mohammad Faizi highlighted the significance of the Mushaira, as a literary artistic presentation of sentiments. Shayers who are well respected in literary circles as well as budding poets get an admirable community stage to showcase their finest skills and express their passion.
Syed Salman, Cultural Head of the Urdu Wing says, “Mushaira is uniting people through poetry, infact it is a poetic symposium which helps in advancing a multicultural and multiethnic image of Urdu language”. He also added, this year we are introducing a new tradition of honouring the people who are working towards the development of Urdu language, thereby inviting Professor Shehpar Rasool and Qaiser Khalid (an IPS and presently IG Police at Mumbai) to the event.
Other shayers who will be enthraling the audience are
Waseem Barelvi known for his exemplary work on Urdu poetry
Lata Haya – Urdu Poetess, Television Actress and a Social Activist, is one of the most popular adabi urdu poetess and is very popular among the masses.
Manzar Bhopali, is an eminent Urdu poet, plunged into the presentation of poetry at the age of 17
Manish Shula is known to be a sensitive poet who uses Hindi and Awadhi words in the couplets.
Nadeem Farrukh, an admired versifier and one of the best nazim’s of contemporary times will be taking care of the proceedings of the mushaira.
Mehshar Afridi is in the emerging league of big names in Urdu poetry and he has a huge mass following.
Chandni Pandey is one of the younger generation poetess and is very popular amongst the masses
The event is presented by Al Omaniya Financial Services, Oman’s most prestigious and Largest Non Banking Financial Institution. Aftab Patel, Chief Executive Officer of Al Omaniya Financial Services added that ‘Mushaira is an important event in the cultural calendar of Oman and provides high quality intellectual amelioration and entertainment. We are proud to be the Presenter of Mushaira since its inception and congratulate the Urdu Wing of the Indian Social Club who work meticulously to organise the event.’
The event is powered by Bank of Beruit; with its broader vision of bridging cultural relationship beyond borders. Imran Merchant is confident that the Mushaira shall be a big success amongst people who have a taste of poetry and enjoy the literary gatherings.
The Silver sponsors are Al Nahdha Group and Al Arkan Construction. The CEO of Al Arkan, Dharmendra Sharma is quite optimistic that this year also urdu lovers will enjoy the evening of Mushaira.
Other support sponsors are Muscat Pharmacy, Jindal Shadeed, Malabar Gold, Raha, MISCO, Nuhas Oman, OSCO, Al Raid, Muscat Oasis Residences, UNIQUE International.
The Urdu Wing Mushaira 2018 invitation cards can be obtained for free as there is no entry fee for this event, especially for the Urdu lovers in the Sultanate.