Qaimoh, November 10: Maraaz Adbi Sangam celebrated its Golden Jubilee with great literary and cultural fervour on November 10, 2026, in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School, Qaimoh. The landmark occasion, marking fifty years of the organisation's contribution to the promotion and preservation of Kashmiri language, literature and culture, was organised in collaboration with Govt. Higher Secondary school Qaimoh (kulgam) & was supported by J&K Bank and the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir.
The historic celebration was presided over by the incumbent President of 'Maraaz Adbi Sangam', Dr. Mohammad Shafi Ayaz, and witnessed the participation of an impressive gathering of eminent literary personalities, academicians, scholars, intellectuals, public representatives and admirers of Kashmiri literature.
Distinguished participants among others included Padma Shri Professor Shafi Shouq, Gh. Nabi Aatash, former President 'Maraaz Adbi Sangam', Yousuf Jahangir, former President, Gh. Nabi Aatash, Patron, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, MLA Bijbehara, Mr. Mohd. Amin Bhat, President 'Adbi Markaz Kamraz', Bilal Ahmad Mir, Additional Director, Department of Tourism, Kashmir, J&K, Dr. Sajad Ahmad Mir, Principal Govt. Higher Secondary School Qaimoh, Engineer Shafi Ahmad Athar, Shamas Khaliq, Shabnam Tilagami, Dr. Nazir Azad, & Dr. Rafiq Masoodi.
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Dr. Bashir Veeri, Mr. Mohd Amin Bhat & Mr. Iqbal Anjum ( R - L) |
A major highlight of the celebration was the release of Veth, the literary newsletter of Maraaz Adbi Sangam, along with five other literary publications, reflecting the organisation's continued commitment to nurturing literary creativity and enriching the Kashmiri literary landscape.
The books released on the occasion included:
- Veth – Newsletter of Maraaz Adbi Sangam.
- Be Bol Saazut – by Yousuf Jahangir.
- Tche Cheakh Shoob Kaayinatas – by Qamar Hameedullah.
- Theaknyal Watan Atere Gath – a translation of a Tamil novel by Ashraf Raavi.
- Sarmaay-e-Ahsan – by Mohammad Ahsan Ahsan.
- Shurean Hund Khaab – by Dr. Shafi Ayaz.
The event also featured a panel discussion which focussed on the contribution of Sheikh Noor Ud Din to Kashmiri literature. Sheikh Noor Uddin was a great poet and a highly respected figure known for his simplicity & wisdom. The discussion was moderated by Yousuf Jahangir, former President of the organisation and the panelists included Prof. Shaad Ramzaan, Padma Shri Professor Shafi Shauq, and Professor Gh. Nabi Haleem.
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Prof. Shaad Ramzan, Prof. Shafi Shauq, Dr. Gh. Nabi Haleem & Mr. Yousuf Jahangir (R-L) |
The Golden Jubilee celebration also featured a special felicitation ceremony to acknowledge distinguished contributions to Kashmiri literature and the cultural life of the region. The prestigious awards conferred on the occasion included:
Shaan-i-Maraaz (2025): Prof. Shaad Ramzan.
Sharf-i-Maraaz (2025): Dr. Roop Krishan Bhat.
Shama-i-Maraaz (2025): Shabeena Ara.
Shaan-i-Maraaz (2026): Ali Shaida.
Sharf-i-Maraaz (2026): Shahnaz Rashid.
Shah Paara Maraaz (2026): Iqbal Anjum.
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Ms. Shabeena Ara receiving her award from Padma Shri Prof. Shafi Shauq |
The awards recognised the recipients' valuable contributions to literature, intellectual discourse and the preservation of the region's rich literary heritage.
The occasion was not merely a celebration of the organisation's fifty-year journey but also a reaffirmation of its enduring role in providing a platform for writers, poets, scholars and literary enthusiasts. The publication of new literary works, the felicitation of eminent personalities and the presence of distinguished members of the literary fraternity lent special significance to the event.
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The Golden Jubilee of Maraaz Adbi Sangam thus emerged as a landmark moment in the organisation's history, celebrating its legacy while renewing its commitment to the growth, promotion and preservation of Kashmiri language, literature and cultural identity for generations to come.
