Poetry session wows Urdu lovers in Riyadh; promoters of subcontinent’s language honored

RIYADH: The NRI Forum Riyadh and Bazm-e-Rabab-e-Sahra honored a promoter of Urdu in Riyadh, two Urdu poets and a journalist.
Mir Ahmed Ali, who plays an important role in promoting Urdu language and literature in Riyadh, Urdu poets Hashmat Siddiqi and Malik Mohiuddin, and journalist Mohammed Saifuddin were honored for their contributions and services in their respective fields. Mohiuddin and Siddiqui recited their poetry highlighting the situation in Syria.
Editor of the Hyderabad Express, Mohammed Tajammul Ali Khan, introduced Saifuddin and emphasized his journalistic accomplishments.
Bilingual in English and Urdu, Saifuddin started writing for newspapers and magazines when he was at school.
Mohiuddin, Siddiqui and Ali are returning to India permanently.
The two honorees and Mir Ahmed Ali are returning back to India permanently.
Abdul Hameed, general-secretary Hindustani Bazm-e-Urdu and former president Bazm-e-Urdu Toastmasters Club, presented a memento of appreciation to Mir Ahmed Ali.
Mohammed Quaiser, president, Tanzeem Hum Hindustani and Osmania University Alumni Association Riyadh, presented an appreciation award to poet Malik Mohiuddin.
Ozair Ghazi, former president, Bazm-e-Urdu Toastmasters Club, presented a memento to another poet Hashmat Siddiqui.
Journalist Mohammed Saifuddin received a memento of appreciation from Mir Firasat Ali Khusro.
Khursheedul Hasan Nayyar, general-secretary Bazm-e-Rabab-e-Sahra, welcomed the gathering and introduced the award winners.
Chief Guest Iqbal Aijaz Baig congratulated all the award winners and wished those who are returning home well.
Abu Nabeel Khaja Masihudin conducted the proceedings, while Hafiz Mohammed Shahid Ali Khan recited Qur’anic verses.
Sayeed Mohiuddin, acting president NRI Forum Riyadh, expressed vote of thanks.