In pictures: Mystic Music Sufi Festival opens in Lahore

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The three-day festival features performers, singers and musicians from all corners of the country. Photo: OINN

(Web Desk) – As many as 400 performers are taking part in the 16th Mystic Music Sufi Festival which commenced on Friday at the Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore.

The three-day festival features performers, singers and musicians from all corners of the country. Organised by the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop, the festival showcases Sufi poetry through various art forms to promote peace and co-existence.

According to the festival organisers around 30 singers would be performing during the festival. Artists including Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sheema Kirmani, Papu Sain and Arif Lohar performed on the opening night of the festival.

The Sufi festival ends on Sunday.


An artist performs at the Sufi festival being organised by the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop. Photo: OINN


Famous classical dancer Sheema Kirmani performs during the Mystic Music Sufi Festival. Photo: OINN


Renowned folk singer Arif Lohar gives a lively performance during the Sufi festival in Lahore. Photo: OINN


Arif Lohar sets the stage on fire with his performance during the festival. Photo: OINN


A classical dancer performs during the16th Mystic Music Sufi Festival 2018 organised by the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop at Alhamra Cultural Complex. Photo: OINN


Artists perform during the Sufi Festival at the Alhamra Cultural Complex. Photo: OINN


Renowned qawwal Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performs during the Mystic Music Sufi Festival in Lahore. Photo: OINN