Mysuru: Prof. Dr. Mohammed Hashim Ali, former Head, Department of Urdu, University of Mysore (UoM), who passed away on Dec.7 last year, was remembered and tributes were paid to him by Dr. Fahmida Begum, former Director of NCPUL, Dr. M.N. Sayeed, former HoD, Bangalore University, Dr. Wahab Andalib, former Chairman, KUA,  Dr. Jahanara Begum, KSOU – Mysuru, Dr. C. Khaleel Ahmed, former HoD – Urdu, Kuvempu University, Riyaz Ahmed, former KPSC Member, Dr. Halima Firdose and Gouher Tarikervi.

Dr. B. Sheik Ali presided over the programme which was held at Darsgah Batool, near Tibba Devi Talkies, N.R. Mohalla.

Dr. Abdul Quddus, Salma Zahra, S.A. Rahil, rendered Qirat, Hamd and Naat respectively. Dr. Halima Firdose welcomed. Basith Salman proposed a vote of thanks. Nyamathulla Khan conducted the proceedings.