Tribute paid to Turkish Sufi poet
Emre’s profound impact on modern Turkey, contributions were acknowledged
LAHORE:
Speakers paid tribute to renowned Turkish Sufi poet Yunus Emre for promoting the universal message of love and humanity at an event organised by the Ghazali Education Foundation.
Turkish Consul General Darmish Bash Togh and Turkish Culture Centre and Yunus Emre Institute Country Director Dr Khalil Toqar attended the event.
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Emre’s profound impact on modern Turkey and his contributions to the cultural and historical ties between Pakistan and Turkey were acknowledged. Literary figures including Salma Awan and Abbas Tabish participated in the discussion.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 23rd, 2023.