The first and second part of the Naranj Poetry was held in Nangarhar during the spring weather, Naranj Gul blossoms, and colorful evening with the participation of officials, cultural figures, poets, youth, and many others.
The first part started at 2 pm and was broadcast live on National Television. During the meeting, Sheikh Hassan Khan, Advisor to the Minister of Information and Culture, shared the message of the Minister of Information and Culture. Promote culture and write poems that convey messages of unity, prosperity, and progress.
During the poetry recital, Qazi Mullah Adil, Jawas Sodai, Faqir Mohammad Darwish, Qari Abdul Bashir, Idris Zwak, Qalandari, and his friends recited national, epic, and social poems and rhymes in beautiful voices.
ننګرهار کې د پسرلني هوا، د نارنج د ګل وږمو او رنګین ماښام په ترڅ کې د نارنج ګل مشاعرې دويمه برخه د مسئولينو، فرهنګيانو، شاعرانو، ځوانانو او ګڼ شمېر نورو قشرونو په ګډون سره تر سره شوه. pic.twitter.com/1GpaJKcn14
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Poems by Ikramuddin Maftoon, Saqib, Jihadmal, Maulana Bismal, Shaista Gul Raz, and many others were recited by the participants.
Qari Noor Mohammad Hanif, director of information and culture in Nangarhar, said this year’s poetry contest was completely free and without censorship. But now he has the opportunity and everyone can present poems with a good message.
The Naranj Gul Festival and Poetry Festival is held on the 10th of the month of Hamal every year.
An exhibition of national products has also been set up along the Naranj Gul Poetry, which will be open to customers and visitors for up to three days.
