Pakistan’s prominent Sindhi Poet Shaikh Ayaz’s death anniversary was observed on Wednesday.

Ayaz was born in Shikarpur on March 2, 1923.

He introduced modern trends in Sindhi poetry and literature.

He wrote more than 50 books of poetry, plays, biographies and short stories in Sindhi and wrote articles and poetry in Urdu as well.

He translated the sufi kalam of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai into Urdu which is known as Shah jo Risalo.

He was awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his literary works. His poetry brought new trends into Sindhi literature.

Shaikh Ayaz died on this day in 1997.