Urdu Shayari Masterclass: Voices of Muharram

Schedule

Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:45 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Khalili Lecture Theatre | London, EN

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An afternoon of Urdu poetry exploring Muharram traditions in South Asia.
About this Event

An afternoon of Urdu poetry exploring Muharram traditions in South Asia.

Join us for an afternoon of Urdu poetry. This event is part of a public series that celebrates the riches of Urdu literature. This time we will be exploring poetry related to Muharram traditions in South Asia. The Masterclass is available to everyone and prior knowledge of Urdu is not necessary to enjoy the presentations and readings.

  • Opening |Dr Humaira Jamal | 5 mins
  • Marsiya, Soz & Salam: A brief history |Dr Ahsan Zaidi|15 mins
  • Nawab Wajid Ali Shah’s Muharram |Dr Richard Williams |15 mins
  • Masterclass | Dr Hilal Fareed, Dr Saif Mahmood | 20 mins
  • Marsiya Recitation| Nafees Abidi | 15 mins
  • Tarannum | Azra Mohyeddin | 10 mins
  • Discussion | 40 mins
  • Closing |Irfan Mustafa | 5 mins

The event will be chaired by Dr Annie Zaidi

Image credit: LACMA, Public domain

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Khalili Lecture Theatre, Torrington Square, London, United Kingdom

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