Raghupati Sahay, also known by his pen name Firaq Gorakhpuri,
born on 28 August 1896, was an Indian writer, critic, and, according to one
commentator, one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. He
established himself among peers including Muhammad Iqbal, Yagana Changezi,
Jigar Mordabadi and Josh Malihabadi.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Firaq Gorakhpuri's Birth Anniversary
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