"Haseen Yaadain" -An evening of Poetry and prose - Organised by Jagmohan Sangha and Azra Aleem

Lovers of literature from Indian and Pakistani communities living in Oman had a get-together recently at an evening of poetry and prose. Programme was aptly named “Haseen Yaadain” (Golden Memories) where in many prominent poets and speakers participated and took the audience down the memory lane.

Largely attended programme was organised by Jagmohan Sangha and Azra Aleem.and was presented by M/S Oman Orix Leasing Co.SAOG Renowned Pakistani TV, radio and stage personality Shakeel Bukhari hosted the programme and saluted and congratulated His Majesty Sultan Qaboos on the 40th anniversary of the glorious Renaissance. Azra Aleem welcomed the distinguished guests, participants and audience.

 Syed Fayyaz Ali Shah , Chairman Abu Reem Group of Companies was the chief guest and Mohammad Aslam Choudhari , Former Chairman , Board of Governors, Pakistan School, Sohar was the guest of honour. Local prominent Indian and Pakistani Urdu and Hindi poets who recited their poetry were: Azra Aleem , Qazi Mohammad Yousuf , Noman Abdul Majeed , Tufail Ahmed , Murawwat Ahmad , Jagmohan Sangha , Shahzad Raza , Dr.Sanjay Dalal and Shazia Safdar , who also presided over the poetry session.  The speakers who shared their golden memories (Haseen Yaadain) at prose session were Syed Jameel Zaidi , Kakul Agha , Prof.Irshad Ahmed , Dr.Sateja Dalal, Mian Mohammad Riaz , Mohammad Zakria Babur and Javed Nawaz.

Yusuf Nalwala , Joint Managing Director ,  Al Ansari Group of Companies and Chairman of Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman gave away gifts to the participants and the organizers along with the chief guest.

 Jagmohan Sangha thanked the audience, distinguished guests, poets and speakers of the evening and Mr Hira Lal Barwani, CEO of   Oman Orix Leasing Co.SAOG for presenting the programme and  valuable contribution towards promoting Urdu literature in Oman. Programme was followed by a buffet dinner.