Doha: Over 3,000 people attended the Virtual AMU Alumni International Mushaira 2020 (poetic evening) organised by Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) an associate organisation (AO) of ICBF under the aegis of the Embassy of India-Qatar & supported by Bazm e Sadaf international.
The event was held on July 23, 2020 via Zoom Meeting Application, said AMUAAQ in a statement.The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to stay indoors, but AMUAAQ made sure that poets recite their metrical compositions through a virtual Mushaira (poetic symposium).
Attending the online Mushaira as the Chief Guest, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Vice Chancellor, Prof Tariq Mansoor said that poetic symposiums are cultural events with mannerism and decorum, which teach the language and craft of poetry to the younger generations.
“The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted regular gatherings and events but people have turned to the digital world to stay connected and these online events have become the new norm till the virus fades away,” added the Vice Chancellor.
He also thanked the alumni groups for generously supporting the development work in the University.
Professor M M Sufyan Beg, Chairman, AMU Alumni Affairs Committee, requested the alumni to give their details for the ‘AMU Alumni Directory’, while expressing happiness to be part of the event.
Professor Najmul Islam, Hony. Secretary, AMU Teachers Association, and Dr. M Kalimullah, Joint Secretary, AMUTA, spoke on the mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and on the importance of cultural activities.
Dr. MS Bukhari, Chief Patron, AMUAAQ, requested all AMU alumni to work towards the benefit of their alma mater.
Basir Sultan Kazmi (Sadr-e-Mushaira, famous Poet and writer) and Shahabuddin Ahmad, Chairman, Bazm-e-Sadaf International, pointed out that the online event has managed to maintain the ambience of classical Mushaira gatherings.
The events’s anchor and renowned AMU alumnus Dr. Nadeem Zafar Jilani conducted the event deftly. He began with his own poetry. Mohammed Farman Khan (GS-AMUAAQ) started the programme with the recitation of Verses from Holy Quran while COVID-19 awareness precautionary measures briefed by Dr. Ashna Nusrat,Chief coordinator-AMUAAQ.
In the welcome address, Jawed Ahmad, President, AMUAAQ said that it is important to use technology for continuing our literary activities as people may be observing physical distancing but they are virtually together.
About 3,000 people attended the online Mushaira (Via Zoom and Facebook live stream) in which well known poets like Basir Sultan Kazmi; Hasan Kazmi; Safdar Imam Quadri; Javed Danish; Iftekhar Ahmad; Saif Babar; Maqsood Anwer and Ahmad Ashfaque extended the vote of thanks.
