Urdu poetry

In Lahore, festival celebrating one of Urdu poetry’s greatest names sparks hope for its future

Jashn e Jaun Elia was held at Alhamra, in Lahore, this weekend in remembrance of the late literary giant, featuring many contemporary poets, writers, and scholars
The event was organized by Ishqabad, which hopes to become Urdu literature’s biggest digital platform, and showcased the works of dozens of young people

By Haseeb Asif · 28 May 2023