Religious Scholars, Academics, Poets pay glorious tributes
ANANTNAG: A day-long seminar was held at South Campus of the University of Kashmir as part of observance of ‘Youm-e-Hussain (AS)’. The event titled ‘Karbala ka Paigam Insaniyat ke naam-Message of Karbala for Humanity’ was organised by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Department of Urdu.
In his welcome address, Director, South Campus Prof Raies Ahmad Qadri said: “It’s an honour for us to host this seminar on Imam Hussain (AS) who is a role model for the whole of humankind and whose message of love, patience, and endurance will guide us till eternity.”
Other speakers who paid glorious tribute to Imam Hussain (AS) included Dr Sameer Shafi Sidiqui and Professor Ghulam Nabi Khaki Sahab. Both the speakers talked at length about the message of Karbala and particularly focussed on justice, peace, love and brotherhood.
Dr Irfan ul Haq delivered a brief speech about the same theme. Noted poet Dr Shabir Magami read his poetic tribute on the occasion. Dr Rashid Maqbool conducted the proceedings of the event and also gave a detailed account of the objectives of the seminar.
Dr. Abid Hussain Wani, faculty Department of Computer Science, presented a formal vote of thanks.