Urdu writer and Calligraphy expert M.A. Momin passed away in Hubballi on June 27 following COVID-19 related complications. He was 72.
Momin — a recipient of the Karnataka Urdu Academy award – was renowned for his Nizamat or anchoring Urdu Shayari sessions across North Karnataka districts.
Besides frequently organizing Urdu learning training courses for non-native Urdu speakers, Momin used to also conduct calligraphy training sessions for school and college students.
He was also an active member of Idara Farogh-e-Urdu Hubli, a literary organisation.