ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi has termed Naatia Poetry a sacred and distinguished genre of Urdu literature, calling for the organisation of quality and meaningful literary gatherings to express love and devotion to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
He was addressing a Naatia Mushaira organised jointly by Al-Zawiya Al-Jazuliyah Pakistan, Punjab Adabi Parchar and Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) at Sheikh Ayaz Conference Hall, PAL, Islamabad, on Saturday.
Renowned poet and writer Iftikhar Arif presided over the event, while Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi attended as the chief guest.
Dr Ehsan Akbar, Dr Sarwar Hussain Naqshbandi, Abbas Tabish and Arsh Bashi participated as guests of honour.
The minister appreciated the organisers for holding the Naatia Mushaira, emphasising the need for more such quality and purposeful events dedicated to Naat.
He said Al-Zawiya Al-Jazuliyah Pakistan, Punjab Adabi Parchar and PAL deserved appreciation for organising beautiful and spiritually enriching literary gatherings.
Prominent poets from different parts of the country participated in the Mushaira and presented their verses in praise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), expressing their profound love and devotion through their poetry.
The presiding poet and other speakers highlighted the literary and spiritual significance of Naatia poetry, describing it as a great and sacred genre of Urdu literature that effectively conveys sentiments of love and reverence for the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
At the conclusion, the organisers thanked PAL for its cooperation and expressed gratitude to all participants, guests and poets for making the Mushaira a success.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
