Baramulla: A debut Kashmiri poetry collection titled ‘Myeen Arman’ (My Wishes) of noted poet Abdul Gaffar Chopan – Khaksar – of Gulistan Sheeri Narvaw was released in an impressive literary function organized by Sagar Cultural Forum Tchuker Pattan at Government Middle School Gulistan Payeen on Tuesday.
The book was released by chief guest a famous poet Bashir Magwalpori who was flanked by the President of Kashmir Writers Forum Farooq Rafiabadi, senior editor Nazim Nazir of Tameel Irshad), President of Sagar Cultural Forum Bashar Zogayri, founder of SCF Sahitya Academy Awardee and acclaimed poet Sagar Nazir.
Speakers on this occasion hailed the efforts of poet Abdul Gaffar-Khaksar- and his contribution to the field of Kashmiri poetry and literature despite not having much formal education.
“The book is a collection of poetry which connects man with Allah and teaching of Prophets SAW. We must encourage our mother tongue Kashmiri language by these small efforts,” said poet Khaksar.
Other renowned poets and writers who participated in the function were Dr. Mubarak Lone, Narvaw Walla (Cultural Activist), Abdul Ahad Malik Ilham Narvawie, Malik Farooq Namblan, Mohmmad Akbar Lone, Muneeb Ahmad Yatoo and SHO Sheeri Wasim Jahangir.
