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Shaikh Ayaz: The greatest Sindhi poet, writer of 20th century

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HYDERABAD: Making the literary work of Shaikh Ayaz, a Sindhi poetic colossus of twentieth century, relevant to the present, the fourth annual edition of five-day Ayaz Melo commenced in Hyderabad on Friday. The event, hosted by Cafe Khanabadosh, is taking place in the idyllic setting of a park in the premises of Sindh Museum. Besides the […]


Peerless Sindhi poet Shaikh Ayaz comes back to life at week-long festival

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HYDERABAD: For 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. Laced with musical and dance performances, the ‘Ayaz Festival’ at Cafe Khanabadosh drew thousands of Ayaz’s fans. The festival started with a photo exhibition and was followed by […]


Sindhi poet Aajiz Ujjan dies at 65

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SANGHAR: Sindhi poet Sher Mohammad Ujjan, better known as Aajiz Ujjan, passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness in his native village near Perumal, 40 kilometres from Sanghar. He was 65 years old. He was laid to rest in Buharam Bari graveyard in his village. He leaves a son. Ujjan became popular when one […]


Tribute paid to Shaikh Ayaz

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Shaikh Ayaz represented voice of the masses. His words echoed feelings of the downtrodden against oppression by dictators and autocrats. This was the unified opinion of people who attended an event held on Sunday to mark the 91st birth anniversary of Sindhi poet Shaikh Ayaz. Organised by the Radio Pakistan, the ceremony was held at […]