LAHORE: The special sitting featured a Naatia Mushaira titled “Musafiran-e-Madina” to commemorate the arrival of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).Joint Secretary Shahzad Framosh read the minutes of the previous meeting.
Following their approval, Secretary Aftab Javed invited Abdul Razzaq Eizad and Wajid Amir to join the stage with the session’s president. Mian Shahzad served as the compère (Naqeeb-e-Mahfil), while Adeel Burki captivated the audience with a melodic recitation of two Naats.
Key Highlights & Highlights:
Featured Poets: Ashraf Javed, Wajid Amir, Abdul Razzaq Eizad, Tauqeer Ahmad Sharifi, Abbas Mirza, Yousuf Shahid, Zafar-ul-Haq Chishti, Aftab Javed, Miyan Shahzad, Hakim Ehsan Gondal, Imran Ashfaq, Kanwar Abdul Majid, Hamza Ali Rana, Muhammad Qais, Haider Murtaza, Tariq Kamran, Tayyab Raza, Shariq Ali Shariq, Shafqat Rasul Mirza, Usman Ghani, and Idriss Babar presented poetic tributes.
Presidential Address: Ashraf Javed emphasized that hosting an annual Naatia Mushaira during this month is a long-standing tradition of Halqa. He remarked that God Himself has elevated the remembrance of the Prophet (PBUH), far beyond human words to adequately measure.
Prayers & Attendance: The event recorded an attendance of 72 people. Prayers were offered for the late Dr. Fakhar Abbas, as well as for the swift recovery of senior poet Iqbal Rahi and Hassan Bano. The proceedings concluded with Secretary Aftab Javed offering a vote of thanks to all guests, poets, and attendees.
Reported By: Shahzad Framosh I Lahore
