Audience lauds three-day 16th Sufi music festival

LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP):A large number of audience lauded spell-bound performance of renowned Sufi artists in a three-day 16th Sufi music festival, at Alhamra Cultural Complex, Qadhafi Stadium, Lahore.
Eminent singers and musicians amused the jammed-packed hall with instrumental and classical performances besides the Sufi poetry in their melodious voices.
The event was organized by Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop, where 29 musical groups from across the country with more than 400 artists, performed.
The Sufi poetry disseminates message of peace and cohesion, besides strengthening bonds among people.
The event was attended by renowned Sufi-musicians, singers and performers.
Prominent performers including Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Humaira Channa, Arif Lohar, Baddar Qawal, Faiz Chisti, Muneer Chisti, Bushra Marvi, Maham Sohail, Sheema Kirmani, Nighat Chaudhry, Ustad Rafaqat Ali Khan, Krishan Lal, Sain Zahoor, Sanam Marvi, Javeed Bashir, Sabir Sain, Gonga Sain, Methoo Sain,
Taj Balidi, Pappu Sain, Nawab Khan, Shaukat Ali, Farid Ayaz Abu Muhammad, Nawab Akhtar Zahri presented their famous mystic songs at the festival.
Sharing their sentiments with APP, the audience said such kind of festival should be conducted frequently as they are good source of mental and spiritual tranquility.
A large number of people from different walks of life attended the Sufi Music Festival.