Jamshedpur: Renowned Urdu writer and poet Rashid Anwar Rashid passes away

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, April 7: The literary world mourned the loss of esteemed Urdu writer and poet, Dr. Rashid Anwar Rashid, who passed away on Sunday at 8 am while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Rashid, an Associate Professor at Aligarh Muslim University’s Department of Urdu, was known for his prolific contributions to Urdu literature. His demise marked the end of an era in Urdu literature.

Dr. Rashid Anwar Rashid had a profound connection with Jamshedpur, serving as the guiding force at the literary institute Urdu Bhawan. His literary prowess extended beyond his years, evident in his numerous articles, poetry collections, and books in Urdu.

Having authored over 25 books and edited several magazines, Dr. Rashid’s influence on Urdu literature was significant. He left behind a legacy of translations, research papers, and invaluable literary contributions. His dedication to Urdu literature earned him recognition and honors from various institutions.

Upon hearing the news of Dr. Rashid’s demise, condolences poured in from literature enthusiasts in Jamshedpur and other places. Dr. Hasan Imam Mallik, Dr. Mohammad Zakaria, Dr. Mohammad Reyaz, Dr. SM Yahiya Ibrahim, Prof. Ahmed Badr,

Jiren Xavier Topno, Dr. Akhtar Azad, Anwar Adeeb, Saddam Ghani, Safiullah Safi, Farhan Khan Farhan, Shoaib Akhtar, Syed Sajid Parvez, Gurubari Hembram and Hina, among others expressed their profound condolences on the litterateur’s passing away.

The demise of Dr. Rashid Anwar Rashid leaves a void in the literary world, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations of Urdu writers and poets.