Mohammad Khan Majeedi (Sindhi: محمد خان مجيدي; 5 January 1918 at village Shadman Jatoi, Taluka Mirpur Bathoro, Sujawal District – 7 April 2003 in Sujawal)[1] was a nationalist poet in the Sindhi language.
| Born | Mohammad Khan 5 January 1918 village Shadman Jatoi, Taluka Mirpur Bathoro |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 April 2003 (aged 85) Sujawal, Sindh |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Sindhi Final |
| Literary movement | Sindhi nationalism |
Education
editHis early education was at Jhok and passed Sindhi final with first position from Sindh Madarsa, Karachi in 1932.[2]
Professional career
editMohammad Khan Majeedi was appointed as a Dhuk Munshi at Jhok, then, Primary teacher in August 1934. Serving at various schools as a teacher he finally retired from the post of Headmaster on 5 January 1976.
Political background
editDuring his service he attended many gatherings, educational programs and endeavored for the rights of teachers from the platform of All Sindh Primary Teachers Association. He was inspired from G. M. Syed, pioneer of Modern Sindhi nationalism. He wrote several pieces of poetry on Sindh land.
Literary career
editAfter retirement Majeedi had dedicated his time for poetry, he reads his poetry on stage with melodious tune. He started poetry during his service.
Publications
editHis first book Sindhri Ain Una Joon Qomoon (Sindhi: سنڌڙي ۽ ان جون قومون), a long poem of 96 stanzas about tribes and casts of Sindh, each stanza consisted of 8 lines, published in 1992. His another book of poetry Mitti Muhinji Mitti Aa (Sindhi: مٽي منهنجي مٽي آ) published in 2000. His poetry has been sung by Zarina Baloch, Sarmad Sindhi and other artist. He had received several awards. He has two daughters and a son, the second daughter Maryam Majeedi is also a poet.[3]
Recognition
editGovernment of Sindh had recognized his services and dedication towards the Sindh and its people, and had named a girls school after his name as "Government Girls Primary School MUHAMMAD KHAN MAJIDI, PO JHOKE SHARIF, Mirpur Bithoro.[4]
Death
editHe died on 7 April 2003 in Sujawal.
References
edit- ^ Book: Legends of Modern Sindh, written by: Prof: Hassan Bux Noonari, Published by: Roshni Publications 2015, Page: 204
- ^ "THATTA: Poet of Laar passes away". 8 April 2003.
- ^ "محمد خان مجيدي : مٽي جي خوشبو مجيدي".
- ^ "Government Girls Primary School MUHAMMAD KHAN MAJIDI, PO JHOKE SHARIF, Mirpur Bithoro".