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*hijraton ke sahraa kii* *dil ne khaak chhaani hai* *us kii dard ankhon men* *hijr ki kahaani hai* \~Noshi Gilani [Romanized Urdu] The desert of displacements has been sifted through by the heart I...
*hijraton ke sahraa kii* *dil ne khaak chhaani hai* *us kii dard ankhon men* *hijr ki kahaani hai* \~Noshi Gilani [Romanized Urdu] The desert of displacements has been sifted through by the heart In his eyes [full] of pain lives a story of separation [Translation] Come join us this month as the Sydney Urdu Poetry Reading Circle steps beyond the usual circle format and attends a live *mushaira* : The Annual Mushaira by Urdu International Australia ✨ A *mushaira* is not just a poetry event — it is the living, breathing heart of Urdu literary culture. To truly understand Urdu poetry, one must experience it in this form: communal, responsive, and deeply felt. Unlike the deferential atmosphere of many English literary readings, a *mushaira* is alive with participation — voices rise in “wah!”, verses are repeated in *taqrar*, and the audience becomes part of the performance itself. This year’s *mushaira* will be headlined by the celebrated poet Noshi Gilani, alongside other established names in Urdu poetry. 📖 Explore Noshi Gilani's poetry beforehand (optional): [https://www.rekhta.org/poets/noshi-gilani/all](https://www.rekhta.org/poets/noshi-gilani/all) 📍 Where: ✨ Meet at Central Station, Platform 24 (to be updated closer to the date) ✨ Time: 4:25 PM sharp — we will take the 4:32 PM train to Hurstville ✨ We will sit in the back-most carriage for convenience 📍 Mushaira Venue: Civic Theatre, 16 Macmahon Street, Hurstville (starts at 5:00 PM) 🎟️ Tickets: ✨ $25 entry — to be paid at the gate to Urdu International Australia (please note: I am not monetarily involved with this event in any way) 🎙️ Format: ✨ We will travel together as a group and attend the *mushaira* ✨The entry fee covers snacks/dinner ✨ Experience Urdu poetry in its most authentic, performative setting ✨ Engage with the energy, rhythm, and collective participation of a live audience 🌍 Language: ✨ The mushaira will be conducted primarily in Urdu ✨ Please note: this is not organized by the Sydney Urdu Poetry Reading Circle, so the language format is not under our control 📱 Need help finding us or running late? ✨ Text/WhatsApp: 0466228605 ⚠️ RSVP note: ✨ Please update your RSVP if your plans change ✨ No-shows without notice may be removed to keep the group fair for others Come for the poetry, stay for the experience — and witness Urdu poetry in the form it was meant to be felt 🌿
302 Elizabeth street
Sydney, Unknown
Date & Time
Saturday 16 May 2026
6:25 am – 9:25 am
Location
Central Station, Sydney
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