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The Dhahan Prize For Punjabi Literature

To inspire the creation of Punjabi literature across borders, bridging Punjabi communities around the world and promoting Punjabi literature on a global scale.

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Celebrating the Punjabi language

By awarding excellence in novel and short story writing

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The world's signature prize for Punjabi literature

The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature celebrates the rich culture and transnational heritage of Punjabi literature and language. The prize aims to promote the growth of Punjabi language globally, as well as encourage new, emerging, and established writers working in the two Punjabi scripts, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi.

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2019 Dhahan Prize Awards Ceremony – November 2, 2019

September 26, 2019 By Dhahan Prize

Join us in celebrating excellence in Punjabi literature Saturday November 2, 2019  Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia6163 University BoulevardVancouver BC Doors open at 6:00, ceremony begins at 7:00 followed by a catered reception Tickets at: https://dhahanprize2019awardsceremony.eventbrite.com Winner & Finalists: See the winning books and stories here. See a history of all […]

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Dhahan Prize Announces 2021 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction

October 14, 2021 By Dhahan Prize

Download the press release in PDF format here. International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges Borders Vancouver, BC (October 14, 2021) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2021 winners awarded for excellence in Punjabi literature. The Dhahan Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 annually to the best book of fiction published […]

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Zubair Ahmad holding book Grieving for Pigeons Punjabi to English translation - featured image

Unique, English translation of Punjabi stories written by two-time Dhahan Prize Finalist now available for free

June 16, 2022 By Dhahan Prize

May was a big month for our 2014 and 2020 Finalist, Zubair Ahmad. A selection of his Punjabi short stories have been published as an English-language collection titled, ‘Grieving for Pigeons: Twelve Stories of Lahore.’ According to Karyn Wisselink, Production and Promotions Coordinator at Athabasca University Press (AU Press), “this is one of the first […]

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  • 2021 Dhahan Prize Youth Awards presented to Punjabi and English high school writers
  • Submissions Open for the 2022 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
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