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The Department of Urdu at Government Degree College for Women, Anantnag, celebrated World Urdu Day with academic fervor and cultural elegance. Held under the overall supervision and patronage of the Worthy Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Khalida Hassan, the event honored the timeless legacy of the Urdu language and commemorated the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. PROCEEDINGS & KEY HIGHLIGHTS The program formally commenced with an address by Prof. Masroofa Qadir, Head of the Department of Urdu, who welcomed attendees and spoke on the rich civilizational ethos, linguistic finesse, and contemporary importance of Urdu. This was immediately followed by a synchronized recitation of Tarana-e-Urdu. The entire program was steered and hosted by Urwah Farooq (5th Semester, Urdu Major). Speeches (6 Speakers): Six student speakers presented speeches exploring Iqbal's poetic philosophy, literary history, and the role of Urdu in composite cultural dialogue. Poetic Recitations (3 Presentations): Three students presented poetry, paying homage to classical and modern traditions. Ghazal Performance: A melodious ghazal rendition added lyrical grace to the assembly.

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