Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 2: President NC, Dr Farooq Abdullah released the books written by Dr Gazanfar Ali and Enaya Ali in a function held here today.
The book titled ‘Tallo-e-Noor’ written by renowned doctor turned writer Dr Gazanfar Ali and ‘Little Joys’ written by Enaya Ali were released during the event, organised by Kashmir Markaz Adab- w- Saqafat (KMAS), Chrarisharief.
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Dr Farooq Abdullah, was chief guest at the function, Prof. Mohd Zaman Azurda presided over the function and Prof. Farooq Fayaz were guest of honor.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Abdullah urged the need for preserving Kashmir’s rich heritage which was the hallmark of our composite ethos.
He said, “Kashmiri language was our identity which shall have to be promoted and preserved at all costs. Kashmiri’s have faced atrocities and challenges in past also, but have withstood to protect their identity from the onslaughts.”
He urged the need to understand the message of revered saint Hazrat Shiekh Noor- ud – Wali (RA) and said that Kashmir was the land of saints adding that need of the hour was to defeat anti faith ideologies.
Prof Azurda highlighted richness of the Kashmiri language and Prof Farooq Fayaz highlighted the importance of preserving Kashmiri language, literature and heritage to uphold our identity.
Dr Gazanfar Ali in his welcome address said that his objective behind translating verses of Hazrat Shaikh Noorud Din (RA) from Kashmiri language in to English (The Rise) and urdu (Tuloo-i- Noor ) languages was to disseminate his message of humanity among non-Kashmiri language knowing people.
Inayat Gul, General Secretary of KMAS gave an insight about the contents of the “Tullo-i-Noor”.
Among others, who graced the event included Shabir Mujahid, Shabir ibne Shahbaaz, Nazarul Islam, Journalist Morifat Qadri, Shakee- ul Rehman, Yunus waheed and Ali Ahsan.
Earlier, Dr Abdullah presented “Lal Ded” award to Prof. Mohd Zaman Azurda,” Nund Rishi” Award to Prof. Farooq Fayaz and “Sham Mouj “award to Enaya Ali.
Noted poets and writer Mushtaq Mehram presented vote of thanks.
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