Cultural Evening Held To Promote Urdu Literature In US

Cultural evening held to promote Urdu literature in US

A cultural evening was hosted by the Ambassador, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry at the Embassy residence the other day.

Washington, (Pakistan Point News - 17th Apr, 2018) : A cultural evening was hosted by the Ambassador, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry at the Embassy residence the other day. The participants included famous urdu poets and literature lovers from various parts of the United States of America. While speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry stated that Urdu literature, particularly Urdu poetry has served as a major element to promote Pakistani culture and literature in the US.

It has also strengthened cohesion and bond amongst Pakistani American community in the US. He also lauded the guest poets for their valuable contribution to the promotion of Urdu literature in North America. He emphasized that Pakistani American diaspora can play an important role in promoting Urdu culture. Among the Urdu poets who recited from their works at the event included Mr. Irfan Murtaza from Los Angeles, Ms. Mona Shahab, Mr. Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Moazzam Siddiqui, Anwar Iqbal and Zahid Hameedi.