Srinagar December 22: Renowned broadcaster, writer, and poet Abdul Ahad Farhad passed away suddenly in Jammu, plunging the literary, journalistic, activist, and cultural circles of the Kashmir Valley into deep grief. His sudden departure has also drawn heartfelt tributes from artists across Jammu & Kashmir, who remember him as a sensitive creative mind, a committed voice, and a constant source of encouragement for art and culture.
Abdul Ahad Farhad’s contributions as a broadcaster, writer, and poet enriched public discourse and nurtured creative expression across the region. His words—whether spoken or written—reflected the pulse of society, the pain and hope of the people, and the enduring power of culture as a unifying force. For many artists, writers, and performers of Jammu & Kashmir, he was not just a colleague but a fellow traveler who believed deeply in the transformative role of art.
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn.
Team Kashmir Pen, along with artists, writers, journalists, and cultural practitioners across Jammu & Kashmir, extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and admirers of the departed soul. We pray that Almighty Allah grants him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and bestows patience, strength, and solace upon his family and all those mourning this profound and irreparable loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire generations to come
