Sharjah 24: The Department of Culture in Sharjah has released Issue 58 of Al Hira Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to poetry and popular literature. This edition features in-depth explorations of the poetic experiences of both established and emerging poets, as well as analyses of various traditional forms of Nabati and popular poetry.
This issue features a diverse group of poets from the UAE, the Gulf, and the broader Arab world in the sections "Rivers of Amazement" and "Garden of Hira." The "At the Table" section delves into the art of improvisation in Nabati and popular poetry, exploring the aesthetics of performance and audience engagement. In the "Ink of the Pioneers" chapter, readers can explore the works of Emirati poet Awad Rashid Balsaba Al Ketbi. Additionally, the "Windows of the Self" chapter offers an analysis of the poems and experiences of Saudi poet Mohammed Al Wabir.
The issue continues with the "Luminous Treasures" section, exploring the theme of the camel in Nabati poetry and the aesthetics of related poems. The "Descriptions" section delves into the Palestinian heritage poetic form of "Jafra," while the "Nabataean Banks" section highlights the experiences of Emirati poet Ali Al Kaabi, focusing on his descriptive and ghazal poetry. In the "Orbits" chapter, readers can enjoy a selection of Nabati and popular poems centered on the theme of the neighbour and their social presence in Nabati poetry.
In "The Eyes of Popular and Nabati Poetry” chapter, the focus is on the Moroccan zajal, examining its transition from oral tradition to written form. The "Thresholds of Beauty" chapter features several poems celebrating national pride and self-identity, showcasing the poetic contributions of Gulf women. In the "Publications and Illuminations" section, readers can explore the poetry collection "Wamda Qasid" by Nashira Al Jabri (Dhabi, Abu Dhabi).
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