‘Meraas’ the annual magazine released at the event.

Bengaluru: Mahfil-e-Nisa, the all women’s movement  to ‘learn Urdu and teach Urdu’, celebrated its third annual function here at the Hasanath women college.

Prof. Ali Ahmed Fatmi, Head, Dept of Urdu, Allahabad University was the chief guest. He lamented the current state of Urdu in the country and praised the efforts of organisations like Mahfil-e-Nisa to promote the cause of Urdu.

Chief Editor of Nasheman Urdu Weekly Mr. Rizwan Asad, commended the work of Mahfil-e-Nisa, and called for more such organisations to be formed.

The annual magazine ‘Meraas’ was released by the guests.

Dr. Fouzia Chowdhary, chairperson, Karnataka Urdu Academy, Dr. Syed Sha Madar Aqeel, Former Head, Dept of Urdu, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Dr. Shaista Yusuf, President, Mahfil-e-Nisa, Convenor, Azeezulla Baig, were also present.