JKAACL remembers Nisar Rahi with day-long literary programme

RAJOURI : The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) conducted a day-long literary event in memory of JKAACL and JK UT awardee the late Nisar Rahi at Thandi Kassi Rajouri. The event was held under the guidance of Secretary JKAACL, Bharat Singh, and with the active support of Himalayan Education Mission Rajouri.

During the inaugural session, a documentary on Nisar Rahi was presented followed by a multi-lingual Mushaira. Prominent poets paid tribute to the late poet through poetry recitals.

Former Head of Urdu Department, University of Kashmir, Prof Qudoos Javaid was the chief guest on the occasion. Krishan Kumar Toor and Ahmad Shanas were also honoured guests at the occasion.

Dr Alamdar Adam welcomed attendees and spoke about Nisar Rahi’s life and contributions. He emphasised that such personalities should be remembered and introduced to younger generations for their future prospects.

Poets who presented poetry included Khursheed Bismil, Rashid Qamar, Ab Qayoom Naik, Dr Liaqat Nayyar, Khursheed Mir Janam, Mumtaz Choudhary, Mehmood Tahir, Bashir Lohar among others. The proceedings were conducted by prominent poet Akbar Ali Banday.