Poetry Extravaganza at Dubai Poetry Festival
Poetry enthusiasts in Dubai were treated to a mesmerizing experience over the weekend at the ‘Dubai Poetry Festival’ held at Glendale International School Oud Metha Dubai on the 20th of April (Saturday). The event celebrated various facets of Urdu poetry, showcasing a diverse range of talented poets and performers.
Spectacular Sessions
The festival kicked off with ‘Sehra mai Shayari’, the Dubai Mushaira, featuring renowned poets such as Adnan Munawwar, Tarif Niyazi, Hina Abbas, Muskan Syed Riaz, Nasar Naeem, and presided over by Zaheer Hasnain. The event continued with a soul-stirring session by the talented singer Sumedha Dey in ‘Mehfil e Ghazal’. The highlight of the festival was the ‘GRAND MUSHAIRA’, where esteemed poets like Shehzada Gulrez, Tahir Faraz, Ahmed Mushtaq, and others captivated the audience with their poignant verses.
Magical Moments at Sufi Night
The festival concluded on a high note with the ‘Sufi Night featuring Sameer Khan Niazi’, where attendees were enthralled by the enchanting Sufi music that had everyone on their feet. The event was graced by the presence of top Urdu personalities in the UAE, including Pushkin Agha, Rehan Siddiqui, and Syed Farhan Wasti, among others.
The event received generous support from sponsors such as Mr. Bu Abdullah group of companies and Oro24 Developments, with special contributions from Hilium Advertizing and Marketing, Axis Workshop, and R3 Factory. The festival was organized by FIMM Events and received widespread radio promotion by celebrity RJ Syed Arshad and VIBE FM 105.4.
The visionary behind the Dubai Poetry Festival, Tarif Niyazi, expressed his vision for the event to become a staple in the UAE’s cultural calendar. Co-Founders of FIMM Events, Lokesh Mishra, and Dr. Shahzada Siddiqui reiterated their commitment to providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents and spread happiness through their events.