Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar's International Mushaira: An Everlasting and Historic Evening of Art and Literature
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Historic Mushaira: Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar's Administration Creates a New History of Literature in Doha
Report: Ali Ashhad Aazmi
Last evening, a global mushaira was organized by Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar at the 'Lamaison Hotel' (Bin Mahmoud) in Doha, which set new records for its success and quality. The evening, with its beauty, discipline, and the enthusiasm of the audience, has become a memorable chapter in the history of Urdu.
Doha, Qatar: Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar has once again maintained its glorious tradition by placing a shining star on Doha's literary horizon, the brilliance of which will be felt for a long time. Javed Danish, a world-renowned theater artist and poet from Canada, presided over the event, honoring each poem and enjoying the mushaira. Issa Salman Rabea Al-Kuwari was present as a special guest, and his interest was commendable. Hussein Salem participated as a guest of honor; although Urdu is not his language, he appreciated every poem and listened to the mushaira until the end. Dr. Nadeem Jilani Danish (Director of Sadara Hospital) performed the duties of anchoring, and his refined narration and witty phrases infused life into the gathering.
In this mushaira, 15 esteemed poets from India, Pakistan, Canada, and Qatar participated, enriching the audience with their intellectual assets. Humorous poet Ashfaq Deshmukh commenced the event with his lively narration, making the atmosphere pleasant.
The list of participants included: Shakeel Aazmi, Khalid Nadeem Shani, Rana Tabassum, Atiq Anzar, Afzal Allahabadi, Aziz Nabeel, Sabahat Urooj, Ahmed Ashfaq, Faraz Adibi, Maqsood Anwar Maqsood, Dil Khaira Badi, Dr. Nadeem Jilani, Asif Shafiq, Ashfaq Deshmukh, and Raquim Aazmi.
Some selected couplets from the mushaira:
Do not lose the one who points out your flaws Nowhere can you find mirrors to show you your true self Shakeel Aazmi (India)
Sorrows cannot be contained in a small piece of paper There are too many sorrows to fit in an envelope Khalid Nadeem Shani
You befriend us, but even our sworn enemies do the same What you do for us, our enemies also do Aziz Nabeel (Doha, Qatar)
We were ignorant when it was the season of spring Now that we have become aware, the season has changed Rana Tabassum (India)
Those who are unaware of art force their artistry They show off their dominance in every gathering Atiq Anzar (Doha, Qatar)
She does not let me be the beauty of the desert My Laila does not let me be Majnu Afzal Allahabadi (India)
Those who say poverty is a curse Have never experienced love Sabahat Urooj (Pakistan)
Your name came up in the conversation The ocean overflowed in the islands of my eyes Ahmed Ashfaq (Doha, Qatar)
The body's reality cannot reach the soul They look at the face and understand the state of the heart Faraz Adibi (India)
I will make the words filled with love into a boat I will cross the river using your letter as a sail Maqsood Anwar Maqsood (Doha, Qatar)
Those who meet eye to eye, heart to heart We are not the ones who pluck the fruits of bowed heads Dil Khaira Badi (India)
The repetition of coming and going Brings some charm to the market Asif Shafiq (Doha, Qatar)
Your face stands out in the world Where can I find a moon like you? Raquim Aazmi (Doha, Qatar)
The merchants of poison have become harmless Since your arrival, the old snakes seem harmless Dr. Nadeem Jilani (Doha, Qatar)
He was stealing from someone's house and spending it lavishly I never stopped him; he was taking goods from my shop Ashfaq Deshmukh (Doha, Qatar)
All these poets filled the mushaira with joy and pleasure with their diverse poetry.
The success of the mushaira was largely due to the key role played by two important pillars of Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar, Ahmed Ashfaq (General Secretary) and Raquim Aazmi (Joint Secretary). Just as the batting order is changed in cricket according to the situation, these two gentlemen changed the order of the poets, sensing the mood of the audience and the timing, which kept the graph of the gathering consistently high.
When the last four or five poets were left, the scene in the hall was breathtaking. The audience was standing up from their seats, applauding, and every poem was being welcomed with thunderous applause.
Behind this successful program was a well-organized team, led by Ahmed Ashfaq and Raquim Aazmi, which included Ali Ashhad Aazmi (Treasurer), Maqsood Anwar Maqsood (Vice President), Wasif Gilani (Publication Department), Muhammad Imran (Social Media), Ajmal Basheemi, Areeb Ashfaq, Vandana Raj, Mansoor Aazmi, Tahir Jameel, Mahfuz Hasan, Anmol Ittefaq, Mazum Nadvi, Ajmal Qiyami, Zaid Basheemi, Athar Aazmi, and Yawar Hussain, who performed their duties excellently.
The event began with the recitation of the Quran by Mazum Nadvi, followed by Athar Aazmi's introduction to Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar. Immediately after, the poets and guests were honored with momentos and gifts. At the conclusion, Maqsood Anwar Maqsood thanked all the guests and the audience, reaffirming Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar's tradition of organizing high-quality mushairas in the future. The gathering ended with a grand dinner, the aroma of which the audience took with them as they departed.
