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Muslim Marathi literary summit highlights heritage and cultural unity

Nagpur: The 10th All India Muslim Marathi Sahitya Sammelan began with enthusiasm at Dhanwate National College on Saturday, celebrating the rich literary contributions of Muslim authors, poets, and writers who preserved Marathi as their mother tongue across generations. Delivering the keynote address, summit president Dr SN Pathan said, "Muslim writers nurtured their love for Marathi for generations, creating a vibrant world of literary expression. This summit is a platform to showcase their voices and contributions in their beloved mother tongue." The summit was inaugurated by Prof Anupama Ujagare. Reception committee chief Prof Sharayu Baban Taywade and chief coordinator Prof Javed Pasha Qureishi also addressed the gathering. The inaugural function saw the presence of several eminent dignitaries on the dais, including Raosaheb Kasbe (Nashik), Nitin Sardar, Abdul Rauf Sheikh, Sardar Jagjit Singh, Adv Ashok Yaole, Adv Asif Qureishi, and Prof Ramesh Pise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Prominent authors and literary activists from across Maharashtra were felicitated, including Shakil Patel, Dr Shahid Ali Jafri, Shail Jemini, Prof Rubina Patel, and Dr Vinod Raut from Nagpur. Many book releases marked the occasion, notably the summit souvenir 'Marhatvani', a book on Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Maharaj authored by Pramod Munghate, 'Challenges of Hindutva in front of Converted Muslims' by Prof Javed Pasha Qureishi, a novel 'Savee' by young writer Nasima Jamadar, and Eid Milan Special 2025 by Muzaffar Sayyad, among others. Several thought-provoking symposiums were held during the day on topics such as 'The Literature of Muslim Marathi Saints and the Motive of Saint Movement', 'The Commitment of Muslim Marathi Literature with Fule-Shahu-Ambedkar Thought', and 'The Pain and Rebellion Reflected in Muslim Marathi Literature'. In the evening, the much-acclaimed poetry show 'Mirza Express' by noted poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Baigh captivated the audience, followed by the play 'Sanmananiya Shandhanno'. The day concluded with a vibrant multilingual poetry summit presided over by senior poet Siraj Shikalkar from Sangli in which around 100 poets participated, making it a fitting finale to the day's celebrations. Events scheduled for April 27 • 10am: Theatrical presentation 'Mai Fatima Bol Rahi Hu' • 11am: Storytelling session • 12noon: Symposium on education, reservation, and protection of Muslims • 1pm: Symposium on cultural and financial threats to minorities and democracy • 2pm: Poetry summit by women poets • 4pm: Concluding function