A Grand Symposium Honored Dr. Aziz Hajini
In Srinagar, a grand symposium was held on October 31st to commemorate the life and literary work of Dr. Aziz Hajini. The event was jointly organized by the Sahitya Akademi New Delhi, Halqa-i-Adab Sonawari, and Wahab Cultural Society Hajini.
Organizers and Participants
The symposium brought together prominent scholars, poets, intellectuals, and admirers from across the region. Key organizers included the Sahitya Akademi New Delhi, Halqa-i-Adab Sonawari, and Wahab Cultural Society Hajini.
Inaugural Session Highlights
The day-long event began with a welcome address by Shakir Shafi, President of Halqa-i-Adab Sonawari. Shad Ramzan, Convener of the Kashmiri Advisory Board, delivered the keynote address. Athar Aamir Khan (IAS) was the Chief Guest.
According to the report, Athar Aamir Khan noted that Dr. Hajini’s poetry displayed an enduring sense of hope and positivity. Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah, Guest of Honour, a pulmonologist, also attended.
Mohd Zaman Azurda, General Council Member of the Sahitya Akademi, delivered the presidential address, emphasizing Dr. Hajini’s dedication to the Kashmiri language and its literary institutions. Azhar Hajini, son of Dr. Aziz Hajini, and Dr. Reyaz ul Hassan, President of the Wahab Cultural Society Hajini, concluded the session with a vote of thanks.
Academic Sessions
Subsequent sessions included thematic discussions. The first session, chaired by Farooq Fayaz, featured paper presentations by Aijaz Mohammad Sheikh, Riyaz-ul-Hassan, and Shakir Shafi, anchored by Majeed Majazy. The second session, chaired by Mohammad Amin Bhat, included presentations by Majeed Majazi, G.N. Shakir, Aadil Mohi-ud-Din, and Nazeer Javeed. Shafeeq Qureshi was the Guest of Honour for the third session, and Sagar Sarfaraz concluded the symposium.
Notable Attendees
The event drew a large number of attendees, including members of Halqa-i-Adab Sonawari and Wahab Cultural Society Hajin, as well as cultural luminaries and guests such as Hajini Gh Nabi Dar, Zameer Ansari, Sahil Dar Altaf Ahmed, Dr. Abdul Majeed Badrawahi, Engineer Peerzada Hidayatullah, Engineer Hoor e Yasrab, Prof. Naseem Shafai, Prof. Neelofar Naaz, Akhter Mansoor, Kifayat Faheem, Mohid ud Din Poshpori, Saad ud Din Sadi, Nasir Mirza, Shabnum Vijpari and Tariq Margoob.
Concluding Remarks
The symposium concluded with a reflection on Dr. Hajini’s lasting contributions and a commitment to preserving Kashmiri language and heritage.
Source: Greater Kashmir. Featured image credit: Greater Kashmir.
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