In the end there was no Quran-burning but with the so-called clash of civilisations still rumbling around the world news, this is a good time to explore the great riches of Urdu literature. Edinburgh’s first International Urdu Literary Week begins on Friday 17th September with a round table conference in St Mary’s Church and continues over the weekend in McDonald Road Library. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Mushaira on Saturday. Continue reading “Opening books not burning them: Edinburgh’s first Urdu literary week”