Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Josh-O-Majaz: A Program of Urdu poetry

Josh-O-Majaz: A Program of Urdu poetry

"Mujh sa koi maiykade meiN hai bhi saaqee
jis meiN ho garaj aur laiy bhi saaqee
wo lehja mujhe a'ta hua hai jis meiN
ghaltaN hai lahu bhi, raNg-e-maiy bhi saaqee"
-Josh Malihabadi

"Is anjuman-e-kaif-o-masti meiN, is a'alam-e-irfani meiN
sab jaam bakaf baiThe hi rahe, hum pee bhi gaye chhalka bhi gaye!"
-Majaz Lakhnavi

This adabi nishist is dedicated to sha'ir-e-inqilab-o-fitrat Josh Malihabadi and sha'ir-e-jawaaNmarg Majaz Lakhnavi, two important poets of the 20th century. The program will feature a maqa'la (essay) on each poet and his work, as well as personal experiences narrated by individuals who have met the poets. Most of the program will be devoted to their beautiful poetry which will be recited by talented members of the community.

Location:
India Community Center555 Los Coches St., Milpitas, CA
When: Sunday, March 18, 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Phone: 408-934-1130

THIS EVENT IS FREE ADMISSION!THE FLYER FOR THIS EVENT IS AVAILABLE

http://www.tamarind18.com/josh_o_majaz.pdf

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER WEBSITE AT
www.indiacc.org

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