ISLAMABAD: Inaugural ceremony of a poetry book “Yeh Ishq Lahasil” by a young poet Capt Farid-u-Din was held in a local hotel here on Friday. The book received appreciation from various literary personalities and intellectuals and was considered a spanking new addition to Urdu literature.
According to details, Capt Farid-u-Din a District Management Group officer and currently Assistant Commissioner Islamabad launched the inaugural ceremony of his maiden poetry book. Dr Inamul Haq Javed was Chief Guest of the ceremony.
Inamul Haq Javed appreciated the effort of the poet and said everyday new words of English Language are being added to Urdu language and the poet has used skillfully common words of English language in his poetry, thus this book is a trend settler. He said there is no end to the process of learning and wished the poet more success in his future endeavours.
Prominent poets Tanha Yousafi, Anwarul Haq, Manzar Naqvi, and Anwar Zaidi also appreciated the poet and said he has modernized Urdu poetry. These poets also recited their own poetry.
Farid-u-Din while addressing the participants said his poetry is the voice of his heart and he tried to present his true feelings therein. He said as he gets tired of humdrum life he finds time to write poetry to give expression to his hidden feelings.
Prominent people of the capital attended the ceremony including General Manager of Daily Pakistan Anayat Ullah Niazi. He appreciated the poetic effort made by the young poet. At the end of the ceremony a few singers sang a selection of ghazals from the book “Yeh Ishq Lahasil” and ceremony ended in a pleasant way.
