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Title: New Book by Maarij Kirmani Preserves the Living Heritage of Urdu Poetry in America

Seattle, Washington, United States, 22nd Dec 2025 - Maarij Kirmani proudly announces the release of his new book, Fragrance of Urdu in Boston, now available on Amazon. This remarkable collection is more than just Urdu poetry,  it is a loving tribute to a language, a culture, and a community that found a second home far from its roots. Through gentle storytelling, rich verse, and moving memories, Kirmani shares the beauty of Urdu poetry with readers everywhere.In Fragrance of Urdu in Boston, Kirmani brings together personal history, literary reflection, and cultural preservation. The book highlights how Urdu poetry traveled across oceans and continued to bloom in the hearts of those living abroad. Readers will discover how Boston, known for its universities and innovation, became a surprising home for Urdu’s lyrical traditions.At its heart, this book captures the spirit of “mushairas”,  traditional poetic gatherings that filled Boston’s halls with voices of celebrated poets such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Kaifi Azmi, Parveen Shakir, Ahmad Faraz, and many more. Kirmani paints vivid scenes of those evenings when Urdu poetry connected people through rhythm, rhyme, and shared emotion.What makes Fragrance of Urdu in Boston stand out is its accessibility. The book presents original Urdu verses alongside English translations and Romanized text. This thoughtful design opens the world of Urdu poetry to everyone,  including readers who cannot read the Urdu script but still wish to experience its beauty. Through humor, heart, and careful translation, Kirmani bridges generations and invites readers to celebrate the sounds and spirit of Urdu.“Language lives through people’s stories. This book is my way of ensuring that the legacy of Urdu in Boston continues to inspire, educat...

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