CELEBRATE WITH YOUR ELECTED OFFICERS
Join your VP Activities Saj, VP Community Osama, & VP Education Aman on marking Eid with a Qawwali spectacular!
To celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking of the fast, come together to enjoy live performances from Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party.
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FOLLOWING SOCIETIES
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Do I need a ticket?
Yes - you will need to purchase a ticket to attend this event. There will not be any tickets at the door, so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Can I bring a guest?
There are a very limited amount of guest tickets available. Once these have sold out, more will not be released
When will the band perform?
The band will begin their performace at 9pm sharp. Doors will close at 8:30pm
What is Qawwali?
Qawwali is a form of devotional music that originated in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India. It is a musical expression of mystical Islamic poetry, which aims to connect listeners with the divine.
Qawwali performances usually feature a lead singer or group of singers, accompanied by percussion instruments such as the tabla, dholak, and the hand-held daf. The lyrics of the songs are usually in Urdu or Punjabi, and the songs are often based on the works of famous Sufi poets such as Rumi, Bulleh Shah, and Amir Khusro.
What makes Qawwali unique is that it is not just music, but also a form of spiritual practice. Qawwali is often performed in spiritual gatherings, such as Sufi shrines and festivals, and it is believed that the music has the power to connect the listener with the divine and help them experience a sense of unity and transcendence.
Qawwali has gained popularity around the world, and famous Qawwali artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Parveen have helped to bring this form of music to a global audience.
Overall, Qawwali is a beautiful and unique form of devotional music that is deeply rooted in the spiritual traditions of South Asia and is appreciated by people all around the world for its ability to uplift and inspire listeners.
Who's Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party?
Internationally-renowned Chand Ali Khan is back to grace the stage and bring the best of authentic Qawwali to the University of Hertfordshire’s students in intimate soirées. As leading curators of the sacred art of Qawwali, we focus on reviving the sophistication and opulent reverberance of the Qawwali masters.
Chand Ali Khan has performed for the BBC & BBC Radio. Recently composed and performed a Qawwali Track for Riz Ahmed's BAFTA nominated Mogul Mowgli. Chand Ali Khan is Official UK disciple of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Deeply influenced by the Qawwali greats, Chand Ali Khan has reached international accolade for taking the UK by storm with his unique portrayal of soulful Qawwalis and bridging the rich poetry invoking the Divine and the Beloved to the UK public.
What is Eid?
Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday that occurs at the end of Ramadan. The meaning of Eid al-Fitr, translated from Arabic, means 'the feast of the breaking of the fast'. Eid al-Fitr officially begins once the religious authorities have confirmed the sighting of the new moon. Approximately 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide mark Eid as the sun sets and the moon rises on the last day of Ramadan.
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