 Faiz Ahmad Faiz, the distinguished Urdu poet and academic, regarded Jigar Moradabadi as a master craftsman in his field.Progressive Foundation organized three days Jigar Fest at Moradabad in 2018, to celebrate Jigar's Birthday.Day 1 - Mushayra by Rahat Indori, Wasim Barelvi etc 
Day 2 - Kawwali Nights by Chand Qadri 
Day 3 - Musical Night by Sheeba Alam