Aligarh, June 9: Professor Naima Khatoon, Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), officially released a significant collection of essays on Mir Taqi Mir, titled “Teen Sau Sala Jashn-e-Mir,” during a function organized by the Department of Urdu at AMU.
Edited by Professor Mohammad Ali Jauhar and Dr. Sarwar Sajid, this collection commemorates Mir’s tercentennial celebration and features critical evaluations and appreciations of Mir’s poetic genius.
In addition to the main release, Professor Khatoon also unveiled three other noteworthy books: “Latifuddin Ahmad: Hayat aur Karnamey” by Dr. M. Iqbal Zargar, “Mumtaz Husain ki Ilmi wa Adabi Khidmaat” by Dr. Nazia Sumbul, and “Chaak par Jalta Chiragh,” a biographical sketch by Dr. Aftab Alam Najmi and Ghazala Tahseen.
Addressing the gathering, Professor Khatoon emphasized the inclusive nature of the Urdu language, describing it as the language of the common people, beyond the confines of any particular class or group. She praised the authors and editors for their meticulous work and extended special congratulations to the research scholars whose articles are featured in “Teen Sau Sala Jashn-e-Mir.”
Professor Mohammad Ali Jauhar, former Chairperson of the Department of Urdu, highlighted the significance of the “Jashn-e-Mir” celebration and the collection of essays.
The event proceedings were conducted by Dr. Moid Rasheedi, who introduced Dr. Nazia Sumbul’s book on Mumtaz Hussain. Dr. Mamoon Rashid discussed “Chaak par Jalta Chirag,” Dr. Mohammad Hanif introduced the book on Latifuddin Ahmad, and Dr. Moidur Rahman elaborated on the contents of “Teen Sau Sala Jashn-e-Mir.”
Professor Quamrul Hooda Faridi, Chairperson of the Department of Urdu, extended a vote of thanks. The event saw enthusiastic participation from both faculty members and students.
