Srinagar, Dec 01:Eminent poet and writer Dr Gazanfar Ali's one more book " The Rise " comprising English translation of the verses of revered Sufi Saint Hazrat Shaikh Noor-UD-Din Wali (RA) was released at an impressive function held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar on Wednesday. The function co-related with the 16th death anniversary noted educationist and former Minister Late Ab Qayoom. The function was organised byKashmir Markaz Adab- w- Saqafat, Chrarisharief, in collaboration with Qyoom Memorial Trust.
Justice ( retd) B.A. Kirmani was the chief guest.
Prof Bashr Bashir and President Adbi Markaz Kamraz .Mohd Amin Bhat ...... shared the praesidium.
A galaxy of eminent writers,scholars, poets and prominent members of civil society including Commissioner Secretary Muneer ul Islam, justice Nazir Fida, Dr Farooq Kaloo, former Director Animal Husbandry, Dr Abdul Wahid, Shabir Mujahid ex-Director Dood Darshan Srinagar attended the function.
On this occasion, Qyoom memorial award for this year was presented to Romeesa Rahim, a brilliant student of Govt. Model Degree College ,Chrari - sharief .
Justice Kirmani while delivering his presidential address urged the need for preserving Kashmir,s rich cultural heritage which was the hallmark of our composite ethos. He said ShiekhulAalam was a great socio-cultural activist who tirelessly worked for transformation of the society through his Reshi movement.
Professor Bashar Bashir urged the need for mutual understanding and discourse among research scholars to authenticate the genesis of the verses of Shiekh Noor Din.
Dr Gazanfar Ali,in his welcome address, underscored the need for translating verses of Hazrat Shaikh Noorud Din (RA ) into other languages for spreading his message and mission of humanity on the global platform. He said the link for the e- book on the English translation of the verses of HazratShiekh Noor Din Wali (RA) " will be made available to various schools to enable the younger generation to understand the philosophy of Rishism and different dimensions of this Sufi saint of the highest order. He said, " The Rise" will be made available on the Amazon website also.
Mushtaq Mehram presented an overview of the book and congratulate Dr Gazanfar for bringing his other document " The Rise" to enrich Kashmiri culture,language and literature.
Inayat Gul,General Secretary of KMAS conducted proceedings of the event in his peculiar tone and style.