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Poets Adal Soomro, Shabnum Baloch, former Sindhi Language Authority chairperson Dr Fahmida Hussain, Moonis Ayaz, director Academy of letters Noor Ahmed Janjhi and columnist Arbab Naek Mohammad read papers on Ayaz.Ī collection of Ayaz's photos, mostly taken by photographer Khuda Bux Abro, were put on display on the first day of the festival. I seem to descend in the state of ecstasy whenever I read his poetry."

"It will also give the Urdu readers an opportunity to read a top-notch poetry whose likes are difficult to find these days. "There is a political as well as literary need to do this," she said. She underlined the importance of translating his poetry in Urdu. "Faiz's poetry related the feeling of love for political struggle and Ayaz's depicts desires of the people as well as the political movements," she observed. He died on December 28, 1997, and was laid to rest near the shrine of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, who is considered the only Sindhi poet to be ranked above Ayaz.ĭuring the seminar, poet Fehmida Riaz called both Ayaz and Faiz Ahmed Faiz as geniuses. The recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Ayaz (1923-1997) has over 50 books including a few of Urdu poetry, with the predominant themes of revolution and romance in all, to his credit. But they all relished the event, which was first of its kind to be organised for any literary figure in Hyderabad and that too in the settings of the Sindh Museum, its seemly park and an auditorium in its premises.

For others still, the fun and festivity of the musical nights remained bewitching. Some people termed it a revival of Ayaz and others felt to have acquainted themselves further with the poet. Orange-coloured evening: Sindhi poet, singer captivate audience The musical nights took place almost every day. The festival started with a photo exhibition and was followed by reading of Ayaz's poetry, meeting with family and friends, mushaira, documentary, dance by Suhaee Abro and a seminar on different days. Laced with musical and dance performances, the 'Ayaz Festival' at Cafe Khanabadosh drew thousands of Ayaz's fans. PHOTOS: ADEEL AHMED/EXPRESSįor the generation that has known Shaikh Ayaz, the peerless 20th century Sindhi poet, through his work, a week-long event provided a meticulous and crispy short-course. Thousands of fans attended the week-long events hosted by Cafe Khanabadosh to pay homage to poet Shaikh Ayaz.