Sufi poet Ahad Zargar’s annual day observed at Narwara

Srinagar, Sep 08: The annual commemoration of Ahad Zargar, renowned Sufi poet of Kashmir, was observed at his 40 annual day birthplace Narwara in Downtown today.

The event was organised by the Ahad Zargar Memorial Research Foundation (AZMRF). The function was attended by a galaxy of scholars, poets, and literary personalities.

On the occasion, 3rd edition of Kuliyat Ahad Zargar was released. Besides annual magazine of Rangmaar was released by Ahad Zargar’s son Khurshid Zargar.

On the occasion, AZMRF and Kashmir Gulokar Society organised Mehfil-e-Samma in which noted folk singer Abdul Gafar Kanihami presented Sufi kalam of Ahad Zargar. Eminent scholars in their speeches threw light on the life poetry of Ahad Zargar. “Zargar was the shining stalwart to continue traditional Sufi poetry after centuries-old mystics like Lalla Ded and Nund Reshi,” they added.