Rasul Mir, the distinguished Kashmiri poet born in 1840, shared an affinity with nature akin to Wordsworth. Predicted by neighbour Mehmood Gami to have a short life, he passed away at 31, reminiscent of John Keats. In his brief existence, Mir crafted 62 poems, possibly 110 Gazals, with 75 authentically attributed to him. His romantic Kashmiri Gazals, notably "Gastivesiye lal mah doorei," showcase his place in Kashmiri literature. Mir's poems, such as "Eid Ayi Ras e Rase, Eidgah Vasvi," reveal his mastery in rhyming words. His early infatuation with a Pandit girl, Kongi, is poignantly depicted in his works like "Rindi Poshmal Ghindini Drayi Lo Lo" and "Kongi Hav Ti Paan," echoing Keats' yearning for Fanny Brawne.
ANANTNAG : Youm-e-Mehmood was today celebrated under the banner “Sufi Virasat" at Mehmood abad area of Dooru, Anantnag.The programme was organised by Kashmir Society International, Mehmood Gami Working Committee, Jamaat ul Aitqaad International