News DeskDubai, UAE – Dubai is gearing up to host a mesmerizing event, the ‘Falcons of Poetry,’ set to take place on September 9, 2023. This resplendent Mushaira, a gathering of poetic luminaries, promises to captivate hearts at the Pakistan Association Dubai Auditorium. Poetry enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable evening of lyrical finesse, featuring celebrated Urdu poets from Pakistan and India.
At the forefront of this poetic extravaganza is the illustrious Iftekhar Arif, a recent recipient of Pakistan’s highest civilian honor, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, presented by President Arif Alvi. Born in Lucknow, British India, in 1944, Iftekhar Arif continues to command adoration from Urdu-loving communities in both India and Pakistan. He is hailed as a living legend of Urdu literature, embodying the shared cultural heritage of the two nations.
Adding a contemporary flair to the gathering is the dynamic Wasi Shah. Apart from being a poet, Wasi Shah is a prolific Drama Writer and Anchor, currently serving as the Minister of State for Tourism and Chairman of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC). Mr. Shah’s remarkable career spans 26 years, dating back to 1996 when he created his first hit drama serial, “Aahan,” at the age of 18, making him the youngest writer in Pakistan’s television history to achieve such a feat.
The event will also feature other renowned poets, including Abbas Tabish, Nadeem Bhabha, Ammar Iqbal, Waji Sani, Aziz Nabeel, Jyoti Azad, Aisha Ayub, Khalid Irfan, Syed Anser, Amardeep Singh, and Atif Rais, all shining stars in the firmament of Urdu poetry.
Tarannum Ahmed will be the anchor of the event, and the famous anchor, producer, newscaster, and poet Waji Sani will be hosting the Mushaira (poetry session).
In addition to these luminaries, the evening will be graced by Aalok Shrivastav, Farah Sarosh, Dr. A Abdullah, and Himanshu Bajpai.
Imad Ul Malik, CEO of Sharaf Exchange, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “This event is a collaborative effort between HBL and Sharaf Exchange, aimed at fostering engagement and celebrating the Urdu language within the vibrant Indian and Pakistani communities, as well as among all Urdu enthusiasts in the UAE. Sharaf Exchange is proud to offer premium currency exchange services with competitive rates for both India and Pakistan.”
This grand Mushaira is generously sponsored by HBL and Sharaf Exchange, representing a heartfelt gift to the Urdu-loving community residing in Dubai. Free passes to this extraordinary event are available at select Sharaf Exchange branches, ensuring that poetry enthusiasts have easy access to this poetic evening.
As the ‘Falcons of Poetry’ prepare to take flight in Dubai, the stage is set for an evening of poetic brilliance that will resonate with lovers of Urdu literature and culture in the heart of the UAE.
