Description
To mark the publication of his latest Urdu poetry collection, Aey Chiragh-e-Ishq (O Lamp of Love), poet, composer and vocalist Naeem Haider joins us for a special event celebrating his work.
Naeem is known for his lyrical style and deep connection to the Urdu poetic tradition. He’ll share poems from the new collection and talk about his writing journey – how poems take shape, how emotion finds its form in language, and how tarannum, the melodic a cappella tradition of sung verse, weaves through his practice as a poet.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader of Urdu poetry or discovering it for the first time, this is a chance to hear from a distinctive and resonant voice in contemporary literature.
Please note this event is in Urdu.
Related Book
Aey Chiragh-e-Ishq (O Lamp of Love)
Naeem Haider
About the Poet
Naeem Haider
Naeem Haider is a Birmingham-based Urdu poet, music composer, and vocalist. He has received several awards for his literary contributions, including the prestigious Allama Iqbal Shield. His debut poetry collection, Tum Se Mil Kar, was published in 2014, and his most recent collection is Aey Chiragh-e-Ishq.
About the Chair
Tasneem Hassan
Tasneem Hassan is an Urdu poet and health professional based in the North of England. Her debut poetry collection, Yaaft (2024), showcases a distinctive style that blends classical and contemporary Urdu, marked by strong, lyrical diction. Her work has been published widely, and she has performed at literary festivals and mushaira events both in the UK and internationally. She also serves as vice chair of the Yorkshire Adabee Forum, promoting Urdu literature across the region.
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