Kargil, 19 April 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Bazm-e-Adab, the literary wing of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, organised a seminar-cum-poetic symposium at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall on Sunday, focusing on the life and teachings of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.

The event brought together prominent poets and literary figures from across Kargil, who paid tribute to the Supreme Leader through poetry and scholarly reflections.

Poets who presented their works included Haji Qalbi Ali Pashkum, Ibrahim Noori, Abbas Zameer, Ahmad Hussain Olpa, Nissar Hussain, Haji Fida Hussain Wazir, Mohd Ali Khumar, Sajjad Ali Shujat, Dr Mukhtar Zahid, Mohd Ali Ashoor, Arif Ladakhi and Mohd Hussain Rehnuma.

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Presiding over the programme, Sheikh Hussain Lutfi emphasised the power of poetry, stating that “a well-written poetic line can often be more impactful than a full-length lecture.” He also highlighted Ayatollah Khamenei’s engagement with literature and his encouragement of poetic expression.

Quoting Ayatollah Khamenei, he urged poets to incorporate the teachings of the Quran and Ahlulbait in their work. He further encouraged writers to explore broader dimensions of the Karbala narrative—beyond tragedy—such as bravery, sacrifice, truthfulness, and the struggle for justice exemplified by Imam Hussain and his companions.

Dr Mukhtar Zahid Budgami presented a detailed paper examining various phases of Ayatollah Khamenei’s life, including his childhood, education, political journey, literary contributions, and role as Supreme Leader. He supported his research with references from the leader’s sermons and writings, and also highlighted several books authored by him.

Among those present on the occasion were member of Majlis Mandoobeen, IKMT, Sheikh Mohd Hussain Lutfi and Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai; Principal of Jamia Fatima al-Zahra, Sheikh Hameed Nasiri; a representative of Anjuman Noorbakshia; members of various IKMT branches; poets, writers, students of Mutahhary Public School, and members of the general public.