Labour Day, or “Yom e Mazdoor” as it’s known in Pakistan, is a global event honoring the working class. But in the Urdu literary landscape, this celebration transcends mere formality, taking on a poignant and powerful voice through poetry.
Ghareeb Admi Ki Kahani: Urdu poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz (known for his revolutionary verses) and Habib Jalib (champion of social justice) delve into the struggles of the “ghareeb admi,” the common laborer. Lines like “Har haath mein mazdoor ka hai daulat-e-qoum” (Every laborer’s hand holds the nation’s wealth) from Faiz’s “Hum Dekhenge” anthem, or Jalib’s “Ye daagh daagh ujala hai har mazdoor ke badan par” (These are not stains, but the glow of light on every laborer’s body) from “Mazdoor ka Intezaar,” immortalize their sacrifices. Collections like “Diwaan-e-Faiz” and “Shab Khahoon Ke Hum Safar Hain” are testaments to their commitment to social commentary.
Best Status Urdu Shayari about Labour Day
ik mulaaqaat ke Talne kii KHabar aise lagii
jaise mazduur ko ha.Dtaal kii afvaah mile
UMAIR NAJMI
ye parinde bhii kheto.n ke mazduur hai.n
lauT ke apne ghar shaam tak jaa.e.nge
BASHIR BADR
so jaate hai.n footpath pe aKHbaar bichhaa kar
mazduur kabhii nii.nd kii golii nahii.n khaate
MUNAWWAR RANA
ujrat-e-ishq vafaa hai to ham aise mazduur
kuchh bhii kar le.nge ye mehnat nahii.n hogii ham se
IFTIKHAR ARIF
ta.amiir-o-taraqqii vaale hai.n kahiye bhii to un ko kyaa kahiye
jo shiish-mahal me.n baiThe hu.e mazduur kii baate.n karte hai.n
OBAIDUR RAHMAN
Yom e Mazdoor / Labour Day in 2 Lines Ashaar
aane vaale jaane vaale har zamaane ke liye
aadmii mazduur hai raahe.n banaane ke liye
HAFEEZ JALANDHARI
is liye sab se alag hai mirii KHushbuu ‘aamii’
mushk-e-mazduur pasiine me.n liye phirtaa huu.n
IMRAN AAMI
gar mire haath me.n aa jaa.e alaadii.n kaa charaaG
ghar kaa mazduur ko.ii haath na KHaalii jaa.e
MUBARIK SIDDIQI
pe.D ke niiche zaraa sii chhaa.nv jo us ko milii
so gayaa mazduur tan par boriyaa o.Dhe hu.e
SHARIB MAURANWI
ha.ns ke har bojh zamaane kaa uThaa letaa huu.n
mai.n huu.n mazduur mujhe itnii hiqaarat se na dekh
SHAHID KAMAL
Urdu Poetry about Mazdoor Day for Students
Two Lines that Speak Volumes: The power of Urdu poetry often lies in its conciseness. Consider Mirza Ghalib’s simple yet profound: “Har ik zarra pareshan hai apni jagah pe magar / Aalam-e-mastana hai zamaane ke mazdooron mein” (Everyone is restless in their place, but there’s a carefree spirit in the laborers of the world), capturing their resilience. For Labour Day status updates, short and impactful lines like Sahir Ludhianvi’s “Mazdooron ke haathon mein qismat hai saari duniya ki” (The fate of the entire world rests in the hands of laborers) can resonate deeply.
Beyond Celebration, a Song of Sorrow: Not all Labour Day poetry is celebratory. Poets like Majaz (known for his melancholic verses) and Jaun Elia (famous for his existential questioning) paint a picture of hardship. Majaz’s “Ye kis ki zindagi hai, kya se kya ho gaai” (Whose life is this, what will become of it?), and Jaun Elia’s “Yeh woh haath hain jinke badlon mein ghirte hain mausam / In haathon mein kitaabon ki tafseer nahin aati” (These are the hands that churn the seasons, they cannot find meaning in books) highlight the struggles hidden beneath the surface. Collections like “Shab-e-Talat” and “Safar” offer deeper explorations of these themes.
Conclusion: Urdu Text Poetry for Young Minds
As we educate future generations about the value of labor, Urdu text poetry offers a beautiful entry point. Consider Faiz’s “Hum Honge Kamyab” (We shall overcome), written for students striking for their rights, or Sahir Ludhianvi’s “Jo shams zameen par laye hain woh mazdoor hain hum” (We are the laborers who brought light to the earth), for their inspiring messages. Poems like these, readily available online and in anthologies like “Nayi Kavita,” can spark conversations and understanding in classrooms.
