He used to attend the annual fair at Ukaz , and participate in poetical symposia .
Like other children of the rich Meccan merchant families , Abu Bakr was literate and developed a fondness for poetry .
Abu Bakr used to attend the annual fair at Ukaz , and participate in poetical symposia .
Like other children of the rich Meccan merchant families , Abu Bakr was literate and developed a fondness for poetry .