Urdu poetry composition competition held

Islamabad: In celebration of literary excellence, Federal Directorate of Education, in collaboration with Dynamic Advertising, organised a prestigious Urdu Poetry Composition Competition at Islamabad Model College for Girls (Post Graduate-Margala) F-7/4 here on Thursday.

The event was graced by the Director General of Federal Directorate of Education, Mr. Tanweer Ahmad, as Chief Guest, and other esteemed dignitaries including Mr. Irfan Illah Director Colleges, Ms. Riffat Jabeen Director Academics, Mr. Inam Jahangir Director P & D, and Mr. Nadeem Ahmad, Director Training, who were Guests of Honour.

The programme commenced with the recitation of Qira’at and Na’at, setting a spiritual tone. A total of seventeen participants showcased their poetic prowess across two rounds, one dedicated to poems and the other to ghazals. The theme for the poem competition was “Aarzoo,” while participants crafted ghazals around the tirah misra “Keh Sang o Khisht say hotay nahin jahan paida.”

The winners demonstrated exceptional talent in both categories, with distinctive compositions earning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions. Alongside the poetry competition, the event marked the ground-breaking ceremony of the new BS English block. Furthermore, scholarships were distributed among graduates of ADP, BS English and BS Mass Communication. In the spirit of inclusivity, gift money was also distributed among the Christian workers at the college, anticipating the upcoming Christmas celebrations.

The occasion was a harmonious blend of artistic expression, educational milestones, and community support, reinforcing the commitment to fostering talent and enriching cultural diversity.