Thursday, August 28, 2025

Firaq Gorakhpuri's Birth Anniversary


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.

National Grammar Day (United States)

National Grammar Day is observed annually on March 4 to promote proper English usage in writing and speech, encouraging people to "Mar...