Sindh's past, whether that is in terms of its history with the Indus civilisation or in terms of teachings by prominent personalities such as Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, offers valuable lessons for people today. This was stressed by speakers during the fifth Latif Literature and Music Festival, which was recently organised by the Siraj Institute of Sindh Studies and the Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) in Tandojam. The event drew literary and cultural enthusiasts from across Sindh to the university's main auditorium.
The event held on the weekend (October 26) commenced with a soulful rendition of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai's poetry, mesmerising the audience. Social reformer and the founder of the Sindh Graduate Association, Dr Suleman Shaikh; Sindh Agriculture University Vice Chancellor Dr Fateh Marri; renowned scholar Dr Fahmida Hussain; and other esteemed literati, musicians, and artists from across Sindh were among prominent attendees of the event. Dr Suleman Shaikh highlighted Siraj Memon's deep devotion to Sindh and commended his family for preserving his intellectual heritage.
He emphasised the importance of teaching Bhittai's philosophy scientifically to today's youth, drawing on the significant contributions of Siraj Memon and Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo, who founded the Servants of Sindh Society during a period of political stagnation in Sindh. Dr Fateh Marri praised the Siraj Institute's modern interpretation of Shah Latif's teachings and announced plans to establish the "Si.