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Khwaja Ghulam Farid

1845 - 1901 | Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Famous Sufi poet of the Chishti-Nizami Order from Pakistan

Famous Sufi poet of the Chishti-Nizami Order from Pakistan

Profile of Khwaja Ghulam Farid

Pen Name : 'Farid'

Real Name : Ghulam Farid

Born : 01 Nov 1845 | Bahawalpur, Punjab

Died : 01 Jul 1901 | Mithankot, Punjab, Pakistan

A leading Punjabi Sufi poet of the 19th century, he had knowledge of many languages besides Punjabi and Urdu. He himself learned English and also inspired his Murids to learn English. He belonged to the Chishti Silsila of Sufis. He was born in the city of Chacharan and also breathed his last there. His dargah is located in Miton Kot in Punjab province of Pakistan. His major compositions are - (1) Diwan-i-Farid (1882 poetry collection in Multani, 1883 in Punjabi and 1884 in Urdu). (2) Manakivee Mahbubia (Persian) and (3) Fawaid Faridia (Persian).

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Jashn-e-Rekhta | 8-9-10 December 2023 - Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Near India Gate - New Delhi

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