P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Qodiri

See Qodirov, Abdullo.

Qodirov, Abdullo

Tajik lyricist Abdullo Qodirov, also referred to as Qodiri, was born

into a family of intellectuals in Dushanbe in 1936.

Qodirov graduated from the Tajikistan State University with a de-

gree in Tajiki language and literature in 1961. Thereafter, he worked for

the State publications, for the Ministry of Education, and for the Sado

va Simo of the Republic.

Qodirov's early works appeared in the newspapers of the capital city

while he was still a student. His first poem, entitled "Gulboghi Umid"

("The Flower Garden of Hope") was published in 1953. In his poetry,

he depicts Tajikistan as the home of culture and the Tajiks as the

guardians of culture and tradition. His first collection of poetry did not

appear until 1979. In addition to his lyrics that have been picked up by

Tajik, Afghan, and Iranian singers, Qodirov has also composed "Khan-

dai Subh" ("Morning Laughter," 1982); "Borgohi 'Ishq" ("The Palace of

Love," 1983); "Chamani Khiol" ("The Meadow of Imagination," 1985);

"Obi Nuqra" ("Quicksilver," 1986); "Ayyomi Gul Baroi Kudakon Ast"

("Flower Days Are for Children," 1989); and "Gulshani Roz" ("The

Rose Garden of Secrets," 1992).

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