Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation

Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation stands as one of the most influential literary movements of the modern era an independent, non-religious, and non-government organization devoted to the global promotion of Urdu Ghazal, Urdu Adab, and contemporary literature since 2007.

For more than eighteen years, the foundation has expanded its cultural footprint across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, UK, German, France, Spain, Italy, Japan and Pakistan, creating bridges of expression between poets, readers, and new literary voices worldwide.

At the heart of this remarkable journey is its Chairman Zeeshan Ameer Saleemia visionary classical Urdu Poet whose bestselling works Hijr-Nama and Dam-e-Inqlab have reshaped the landscape of modern Urdu poetry.

Book Hijr-Nama, celebrated as the Voice of 195 Million Urdu-speaking people, has been translated into more than 25 languages, read across continents, and recognized as one of the most widely read modern Urdu poetic masterpieces. Its e-book editions are featured on leading international bookstores and digital libraries.

Under the banner of Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation, countless emerging poets have launched their first books, found their voice, and stepped into the international literary arena. The foundation provides mentorship, recognition, and a dignified platform to poets who carry the rhythm of Urdu in their hearts.

Today, Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation continues its mission to preserve the soul of Urdu literature, uplift new talent, and deliver the beauty of Urdu poetry to the world stage with honor, authenticity, and cultural pride.

Nawa-E-Hijr Foundation Giving Strength to New Voices.
Shaping the Future of Urdu Adab globally.