Autobiography released at Ahata Waqar Center Chanapora

Srinagar: “Boni Shehjaras,” a book comprising autobiography of Advocate Abdul Rashid Hanjura (Hazim) was released at an impressive literary function organised by Kashmir Concern Foundation in collaboration with Islamic Relief and Research Trust Kashmir at Ahata Waqar Center for Senior Citizens Chanapora here today.

Prominent writer and scholar Prof Mohd Zaman Azurda and Retired Justice Rashid Ali Dar were the chief guests on the occasion.

English and Urdu versions of the book have already been published. All the three versions are now available at Amazon.

Writer and poet Inayat Gul and Dr Rauf Adil Kralwari presented their thought provoking papers on the quality and content of the book.

On this occasion four prominent Kashmiri poets were also presented awards. They included Abdul Rehman Lateef (Maqbool Shah Kralwari award), Assad ullah Assas (Sheikh ul Alam award), Ghulam Mohi ud Din Shaheen (Karam Buland award) and Peer Mohi ud Din (Yaseen Shah award).

Prominent among those who participated in the function included Prof Shaad Ramzan, social reformer Aijaz Ahmad Kakroo, Broadcaster Shamshaad Kralwari, former Director Door Darshan Shabir Mujahid, President Adbi Markaz Kamraz Mohd Amin Bhat, Mushtaq Mehra, Gh Nabi Adfar, Er. Khazir Mohd Trag and Ab Gani Parray of Ahata Waqar.

As many as 10 persons from print and electronic media were also presented awards, mementos and certificates for their extraordinary performance in the field of journalism.

A lively Natiya mehfil e mushaira was also conducted on the occasion which was chaired by former Director Radio Kashmir Syed Himayoon Qaisar. Poems recited by the poets created a soulful spiritual atmosphere.

In the presidential address, Prof Mohd Zaman Azurda and Justice Rashid Ali highlighted the importance of writing autobiographies for being an inspiration among the new generations. They extended their congratulations to all the award winners and also to Advocate Abdul Rashid Hanjura for publishing his autobiography. Shamshaad Kralwari presented a vote of thanks.