Urdu Shayari Masterclass: Voices of Muharram
Key information
- Date
- Time
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2:45 pm
- Venue
- SOAS, University of London
- Room
- Khalili Lecture Theatre
- Event type
- Lecture
About this event
An afternoon of Urdu poetry exploring Muharram traditions in South Asia.
Join us for an afternoon of Urdu poetry. This event is part of a public series that celebrates the riches of Urdu literature. This time we will be exploring poetry related to Muharram traditions in South Asia. The Masterclass is available to everyone and prior knowledge of Urdu is not necessary to enjoy the presentations and readings.
Programme
| Opening | Dr Humaira Jamal |
| Marsiya, Soz & Salam: A Brief History | Dr Ahsan Zaidi (15 minutes) |
| Nawab Wajid Ali Shah’s Muharram | Dr Richard Williams (15 minutes) |
| Masterclass | Dr Hilal Fareed & Dr Saif Mahmood (20 minutes) |
| Marsiya Recitation | Nafees Abidi (15 minutes) |
| Tarannum | Azra Mohyeddin (10 minutes) |
| Discussion | 40 minutes |
| Closing Remarks | Irfan Mustafa (5 minutes) |
The event will be chaired by Dr Annie Zaidi
Image credit: LACMA, Public domain
