Urdu poets from Pakistan, North America, Far East, Middle East as well as from various parts of the Kingdom are to participate, making it a real “Aalami” (global) event.
“Out annual mushaira is a pivotal part of Jeddah’s literary culture. Thanks to the support of the Consulate General of Pakistan, our sponsor and the Pakistan International School, Aziziyah, the Markaz is holding the event for the fifth consecutive year,” the group’s President Athar Abassi said.  The overseas poets who have confirmed their participation include, Ifthikar Arif, Anwar Shaoor, Shajaat Ali Rahi, Liaqat Ali Asim, Tasleem Ilahi Zulfi, Mohsin Changezi, Shaheen Abbas, Saeed Agha, Abid Ali Beg and Aamer Wasti.