Hani and Sheh Mureed

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Hani and Sheh Mureed or Murid (Balochi: ھانی ءُ شئ مرید or romanized Hàni-o-Shae Murid or Hero Šey Murīd) is a beloved epic ballad of Balochi folklore.^[1][2] The story mirrors the life of the Baloch heroes and their emotions and philosophical ideas (God, evil, predestination). The hero of the story, Sheh Mureed (or Shaih Moreed), and the heroine, Hani, are symbols of pure and tragic love. The story dates back to the 15th century, which is considered be the heroic age of Balochistan and the classical period of Balochi literature.