Brunch & Discuss Four Akbar Allahabadi Poems in Urdu-Hindi

Join us for brunch at Masala Buffet, Teele Sq., and discuss four poems by Akbar Allahabadi, available in Hindi (Devanagari) and Urdu (Nastaliq) scripts, as well as romanized versions, on [Rekhta.org](http://rekhta.org/). The four poems touch on the British Raj and its influence in the early 20th century, and are all quite short (two are only two couplets each).

You can switch scripts using the drop-down menu at the top of the page on Rekhta. If you have any trouble using the links at the end of this announcement (since posting links in Meetup announcements can be tricky), please DM Maggie.

This Meetup will be conducted in Hindi, Urdu, Urdu-Hindi, Hinglish, and Urdlish. If you can have a basic literature discussion in any of those languages, without resorting to pure English (and with a little help as necessary), feel free to attend.

This meetup will be held at Masala Buffet, Teele Square (1127 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144. Note that there are other local restaurants called Masala, so be sure you come to the right one). 🥗

Here are the poem links:

https://www.rekhta.org/qita/jo-log-taraf-daar-aligarh-ke-rahenge-akbar-allahabadi-qita?lang=ur

https://www.rekhta.org/qita/6e26dfb4-5c8c-47e0-859b-79fdfda8d1eb-akbar-allahabadi-qita?lang=ur

https://www.rekhta.org/qita/be-parda-nazar-aaiin-jo-kal-chand-biibayaan-akbar-allahabadi-qita?lang=ur

https://www.rekhta.org/qita/ishratii-ghar-kii-mohabbat-kaa-mazaa-bhuul-gae-akbar-allahabadi-qita?lang=hi