Rich tributes were paid to noted poet, writer and social reformer Ali Muhannad Shahbaz on his 26th death anniversary at a literary function at Kanidajan Chrari Sharief in central district Budgam.
The function was organised by Kashmir Markaz Adab-w-saqafat (KMAS) Chrar-e - Sharief .
Former SSP Abdul Gaffar Gulshan was guest of honour and media secretary of KMAS Mushtaq Mehram presided over the function.
Famous sofi poet Faqir Rahim Shah Pulwami and poet Abdul Rashid Shaad also shared the presidium.
Speakers including Ali Ahsan, Ab Gaffar Gulshan, Mushtaq Mehram and Ab Rashid Shaad while paying rich tributes to Late Ali Mohd Shahbaz underscored his enormous contribution to Kashmiri language and literature.
"Besides playing a pivotal role in promoting Kashmiri culture and literature , late Ali Mohd Shahbaz contributed enormously in imbibing social values among the youth and his students . "
A mehfl-e-mushaira was also organised in which poets Gh Rasool Sadoori, Showkat Firaar, Younis Waheed, Gh Ahmad Makhmoor, Nazir Salik and Omar Fayaz shared their thought provoking poems.
Gen Secy of KMAS Inayat Gul conducted proceedings of the function.