25th Jahan-e-Khusrau Sufi Music Festival

Explore the spiritual essence of the 25th Jahan-e-Khusrau Sufi Music Festival, celebrating the timeless poetry and melodies of Sufi traditions with renowned artists from around the world.

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Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 25th edition of the Jahan-e-Khusrau Sufi Music Festival at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.

About Jahan-e-Khusrau Festival

It is a leading Sufi music festival in India, celebrating the spiritual and poetic legacy of Hazrat Amir Khusrau.
It was founded in 2001 by Muzaffar Ali, an acclaimed filmmaker and artist, under the patronage of the Rumi Foundation.
It promotes interfaith harmony, cultural diversity and musical heritage.
The festival has featured renowned Sufi musicians from India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and beyond.

Check Here: Sufism in India

About Amir Khusrau (1253-1325)

Amir Khusrau was a 13th-century poet, musician, and scholar who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s syncretic culture.
He was given the title of “Parrot of India” (Tuti-yi-Hind) by Alauddin Khilji.
He is regarded as a pioneer of Hindavi poetry, Sufi qawwali, and Indian classical music.

He served five Delhi sultans over the years.
He was the most beloved disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, the renowned Chishti Sufi saint of Delhi.
Famous Works: Masnavi Nuh Siphir (The Nine Skies)
Famous Qawwalis: Chhaap Tilak Sab Chheeni, Zehal-e-Miskeen.