Mushaira and folk music event held at Court Complex Mendhar

POONCH : The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), under the guidance of its Secretary Bharat Singh and with the support of Bar Association Court Complex Mendhar, successfully organised a composite Mushaira and folk music programme at the Court Complex Mendhar.
The event was presided over by Zulfiqar Naqvi, a noted writer and poet who is also Principal of Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Mendhar. The President of Bar Association Adv Sardar Javaid Khan was present as Guest of Honour.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr Alamdar Adam from JKAACL Rajouri/Poonch. During his speech he emphasised the importance of literary and cultural activities in society, especially for younger generations.
Zulfiqar Naqvi appreciated JKAACL’s efforts in organising quality programmes and thanked its Secretary for providing funds to conduct cultural and literary activities in Peer Punjal Region. He also praised JKAACL Rajouri/Poonch for their work.
Poets who participated in the Mushaira included ZA Naqvi, Adv Sardar Javaid Khan, Ayaz Ahmad Saif, Hafiz ul Rehman Safder, Miss Zahida Khanam, Dr Amir Jafri and Adv Basharat Khan among others. Pardeep Khanna & Party also performed at the event which was attended by a large audience. The proceedings were conducted by Pardeep Khanna.