Things are pretty hectic right now. However, today is World's Poetry Day and since the theme is "Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Unity" I simply had to share this beautiful Urdu poem by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Zindan Ki Ek Shaam (An Evening in Prison) as it connects all those struggling against oppression: shaam … Continue reading World Poetry Day 2025: They Cannot Snuff Out the Moon…
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15th August: Daag Daag Ujala
15th August always brings with it conflicting emotions. While on the one hand, there is a celebration of Independence, on the other, the shadow of Partition always accompanies it.Perhaps the words of Faiz describe it best:Ye daag daag ujaalaa, ye shab-gaziida sahar,Vo intizaar thaa jis-kaa, ye vo sahar to nahiin,Ye vo sahar to nahiin jis-kii … Continue reading 15th August: Daag Daag Ujala
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