For centuries, Urdu poetry has been enamored with the moon, its ethereal glow inspiring countless verses. Chaand Raat, the night before Eid, becomes a vibrant stage for this poetic tapestry. Two lines capture the essence perfectly: “Chand raat hai, chaandi ki barsaat hai, dil mein Eid ka hai tyohaar” (This moonlit night, a shower of silver light, Eid’s festival in the heart).
2 Lines Best Urdu Poetry on Moon
“sunaa hai raat use chaa.nd taktaa rahtaa hai
sitaare baam-e-falak se utar ke dekhte hai.n
AHMAD FARAZ”
“baat vo aadhii raat kii raat vo puure chaa.nd kii
chaa.nd bhii ain chait kaa us pe tiraa jamaal bhii
PARVEEN SHAKIR”
“kal chaudhvii.n kii raat thii shab bhar rahaa charchaa tiraa
kuchh ne kahaa ye chaa.nd hai kuchh ne kahaa chehraa tiraa
IBN E INSHA”
“kabhii to aasmaa.n se chaa.nd utre jaam ho jaa.e
tumhaare naam kii ik KHuub-suurat shaam ho jaa.e
BASHIR BADR”
“roz taaro.n ko numaa.ish me.n KHalal pa.Dtaa hai
chaa.nd paagal hai a.ndhere me.n nikal pa.Dtaa hai
RAHAT INDORI”
Chand Pe Great Urdu Shayari
“yaad ke chaa.nd dil me.n utarte rahe
chaa.ndnii jagmagaatii rahii raat bhar
MAKHDOOM MOHIUDDIN”
“tujhe chaa.nd ban ke milaa thaa jo tire saahilo.n pe khilaa thaa jo
vo thaa ek dariyaa visaal kaa so utar gayaa use bhuul jaa
AMJAD ISLAM AMJAD”
“kahii.n chaa.nd raaho.n me.n kho gayaa kahii.n chaa.ndnii bhii bhaTak ga.ii
mai.n charaaG vo bhii bujhaa hu.aa merii raat kaise chamak ga.ii
BASHIR BADR”
“mahlo.n me.n ham ne kitne sitaare sajaa diye
lekin zamii.n se chaa.nd bahut duur ho gayaa
BASHIR BADR”
“kal raat tanhaa chaa.nd ko dekhaa thaa mai.n ne KHvaab me.n
‘mohsin’ mujhe raas aa.egii shaayad sadaa aavaargii
MOHSIN NAQVI”
Chaand Raat in Ghazal
Beyond mere festivity, Urdu shayari delves deeper, weaving the moon’s beauty into poignant emotions. Faiz Ahmed Faiz paints a luminous landscape: “Shab-e-mahtab hai, har ik ghar mehtab-nashin hai, har ik dil mehtab-parast” (Night of the full moon, every house bathed in moonlight, every heart a worshiper of the moon). Mir Taqi Mir, however, explores a profound introspection: “Chand nikla hai aahat ke saath, har taraf hai gham ki raunaq” (The moon has risen with a sigh, everywhere mourns sorrow’s splendor).
This introspective vein finds depth in Faiz’s timeless reflection on unrequited love: “Chand nikla, phir ghurbat aayi, aayegi phir zulf-e-yaaran ki yaad” (The moon arose, then loneliness, the memory of beloved’s tresses will return). These verses, mere glimpses into the vast ocean of Chaand Raat poetry, resonate across generations and borders. In “Shaheen Bagh Begum”, an anthology dedicated to female Urdu poets, Fahmida Riaz beautifully captures the moon’s silent witness to life’s tapestry: “Chandni ke zharf mein chhup gaye hain hum, har ik pal naya hai, har ik pal purana” (We are hidden in the folds of moonlight, every moment new, every moment old).
Chandni & Loneliness (Tanha Chand)
Urdu poetry embraces the moon’s duality – luminous beauty alongside its inherent solitude. The image of a “tanha chand” (lonely moon) evokes a poignant tenderness, as in Sahir Ludhianvi’s verse: “Tanha tanha ye asman bhi hai, tanha tanha chand bhi hai, tanha tanha mein bhi hoon, meri tanhai mein shaamil ho jaao” (Lonely is this sky, lonely this moon, lonely am I, become a part of my loneliness).
But even in loneliness, the moon inspires introspection, inviting us to delve into the depths of our being. Iqbal’s philosophical gaze captures this essence: “Ye chaandi meri tanhai mein mujh se baatein karti hai, ye sannata mere dil ki aawaz sun leta hai” (This moonlight speaks to me in my loneliness, this silence hears the voice of my heart). Such contemplative beauty, reflected in contemporary poets like Munir Niazi and Parveen Shakir, continues to enrich the tapestry of Chaand Raat poetry.
Poetic Style on Chaand Raat (Moon Night)
Chaand Raat’s charm extends to the digital realm, prompting a flurry of poetic declarations on social media. From Mir’s timeless “Chamke chamke chaandni raat, khushiyon ki hai hai bharpoor raat” (Glittering glittering moonlight night, a night overflowing with joy) to modern day verses like “Chandni ki chadar tan pe li hai raat, Eid ki mubarakbad har raftar se aa rahi hai” (The night has donned a cloak of moonlight, Eid’s blessings are approaching with every beat), platforms like Instagram become a stage for celebrating the luminous night.
So, as you bask in the glow of Chaand Raat, let the words of Urdu poets whisper their magic. From introspective whispers to vibrant declarations, there’s a Chaand Raat poem waiting to resonate with every heart.