🎵 Encyclopedia of Iraqi Folk Poetry Meters
Your First Poetic Reference — From Abu-Dhiya to Zuhairi
Are you searching for the meter of your poem but don't know its name? Do you want to learn Iraqi folk poetry meters in a simple and enjoyable way?
"Awzan" is the first application of its kind in Iraq and the Arab world, combining academic reference with ease of daily use to be the perfect companion for every poet and lover of words.
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📚 What does the application contain?
◈ 32 fully documented Iraqi folk poetic meters, ranging from the Abu-Dhiya, Nayil, Darmi, and Zuhairi to rarer forms like the Fajri, Muthakkal, and Kasid.
◈ Complete metrical patterns for each meter, along with an explanation of its original form, the origin of its name, and its history.
◈ Authentic poetic examples from renowned poets such as Muzaffar al-Nawab, Shakir al-Tamimi, Uryan al-Sayyid Khalaf, Kadhim Ismail al-Qata', and others.
◈ YouTube videos directly within the app, allowing you to hear the meter performed live.
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✨ App Features
🔖 Favorites — Save your favorite meters with one tap and access them anytime.
📊 Interactive Quiz — Read a line of poetry and choose its meter from four options. A fun challenge to test your skills.
✍️ Poetry Editor — Write your own poems, choose their meter, and share them with your friends.
🔍 Advanced Search — Search by name, genre, or metrical foot, and browse using smart filters (lyrical, oratorical, Hussaini, etc.).
📤 Share — Share any verse, meter, or personal poem directly on WhatsApp, Telegram, and more.
🌙 Day & Night Mode — Choose the look that suits your eyes with a single tap.
🎵 Daily Meter Verse — Activate this feature to receive a poetic surprise every time you open the app.
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🎨 Design
The app is designed in a luxurious, heritage style, combining gold and deep red, inspired by the aesthetics of ancient Iraqi manuscripts. A smooth and fast interface with elegant transitions makes browsing a pleasant experience.
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👤 Who is this app for?
◈ Beginning and professional folk poets who want to learn the names of poetic meters and their variations.
◈ Researchers and academics interested in Iraqi folk poetry.
◈ Teachers and students of Arabic language and literature in schools and universities.
◈ Anyone who loves words and cherishes authentic Iraqi heritage.
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Download the app now for free and carry a complete encyclopedia of Iraqi folk poetry in your pocket.
🎵 Poetry is our heritage… and meter is our identity 🎵