Srinagar, Alamdar-e-Kashmir conference was held at Chanapora in Srinagar. Former commissioner secretary Ghulam Jeelani Nehvi was the chief guest.

According to Kashmir Media Service, speakers at the conference urged the need to expand the ambit and outreach of the message of Alamdar-e-Kashmir Hazrat Sheikh Noor Din (RA) about human love, morality and truthfulness.

On the occasion, Ghulam Nabi Adfar, who has translated verses of Hazrat Sheikh into Urdu and English languages, was also felicitated. His book “Alchemy of light” comprising Urdu and English translation of verses of Hazrat Sheikh Noor Din and his other publications on the revered saint were also introduced to senior citizens present on the occasion. He exclusively shared his experiences with the audience.

Writer and poet Inayat Gul and Ali Ahsan, both hailing from Chrar-e-Sharief- the heavenly abode of Hazrat Sheikh Noor Din Wali – presented elaborate commentaries on the book “Alchemy of light”.

Prof Farooq Fayaz in his thought-provoking speech urged the need for preserving Kashmir’s cultural legacy which was the hallmark of Kashmiri Reshism. He said sheikh-ul-Aalam was a great socio-cultural practitioner who tirelessly worked for transformation of the society through his Reshi movement. He underscored the need for translating verses of Hazrat Sheikh Noor Din (RA) in other languages for spreading his message and mission of humanity at the global platform.

Speaking on the occasion, former Deputy DG All India Radio, Srinagar, Bashir Aarif said that Sheikh-ul-Alam was the symbol and torch-bearer of Kashmiryat whose teachings were key to eliminating evils from the society. He urged the need to unveil multifaceted dimensions of Hazrat sheikh on strong historical evidence which were yet shrouded in the den of mist and tales.

On this occasion a lively Mehfil-e-Mushaira was also conducted in which many prominent poets, including Bashir Aarif Mohammad Yaseen Madhosh, Inayat Gul, Wali Waheed and Mushtaq Mehram, presented their kalaam.