International Sufi Festival India

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International Sufi Festival India
Wadali Brothers Puranchand Wadali & Pyarelal Wadali Performing Sufi Song at Rajarani Music Festival
General Information
LocationAjmer and Noida Film City
Related eventsSufism, Mysticism, Conference, Sufi music, Exhibition
OrganizerGulsha Begum
Associate OrganizationsDivine abode, Kamaluddin Charitable Trust and Marwah Studios

International Sufi Festival India is an annual program to promote the teaching of Sufism and disseminate its knowledge.[1][2][3]

Venue[edit]

Since its 4th session in 2014, it is taking place at Ajmer and Noida Film City in Delhi after accomplishment of three-major International Sufi Festival in Ajmer.[3][4][5]

Aim[edit]

The festival basically aimed to focus on spirituality by spreading the thought and message of Peace and Humanity of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty.[2][4][6]

Features[edit]

It is featured by conference, Sufi Musical segment (Mehfils) and Sufi films along with the exhibition of Persian calligraphy, art, Arabic Islamic antique prints, Rumi paintings, abstract sacred art, Sufi text, literature and Poetry.[2][5][6][7]

Organizer[edit]

Gulsha Begum the festival director & Chairperson of Kamaluddin Charitable Trust is the inducer. She organize the festival in association with Divine abode, Kamaluddin Charitable Trust and Marwah Studios.[1][4][6][7]

International contributors[edit]

Participants and performers from India, Egypt, Germany, Pakistan, U.K., Russia and some other countries take part in the festival.[2][5]

Schedule[edit]

The 5th International Sufi Festival India will take place on 17 December 2015.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "International Sufi Film Festival 2012 At Ajmer". Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "International Sufi Film Festival 2012 At Ajmer". ASPA - Asian School of Performing Arts. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "5th International Sufi Festival in Noida". Pre Press Release. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "4th International Sufi Festival India 2014 at Marwah Studios". International Film & Television Club. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Ajmer set to host first global Sufi fest". Zeenews.com. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Sufi film festival in Ajmer from October 4". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "International Sufi Film Festival 2012 At Ajmer". Asian School of Media Studies. Retrieved 16 December 2015.