International Sufi Festival 2011 in Ajmer, Rajasthan

International Sufi Festival will organized in Ajmer. Qawwali, ghazals, discussions and Sufi music will be offered at the first edition of the International Sufi Festival Oct 21-27 in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The week-long event will bring together Sufi artists from countries like Britain, Pakistan, Egypt and France with an aim to capture and project the spirit of Sufism. "The core intention is to awaken the spirit of brotherhood, togetherness, thoughtfulness, selflessness and oneness which alone can make life in the world successful. It will revive the message Sufi saint Hazrath Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty,” she added. The event is organised by Divine Abode in collaboration with the Interfaith Foundation, the India and Kashmir Society, the International center for Kashmir Sufism and the International Sufi Festival India. “International artists from Britain, Pakistan, Egypt and France will perform at the festival." 
About International Sufi Festival: The International Sufi Festival India 2011 is a yearly festival that will take place in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It brings together performers and artists from around the world. Divine Abode, is a nonprofit organization which is currently organizing the event to promote International Peace & Oneness. Sufi arts, culture and heritage are at the heart of the programme.  Workshops and presentations are also given with discussions of Sufi themes. The festival aims to capture and project the messages and spirit of Sufism. The festival promises to be an entertaining and enchanting week with events inside and outside. It’s from 21st Oct 2011 to Oct 27th 2011 with lead up events including workshops for the community. The festival itself will showcase performers, artists, Exhibitions, Art & crafts, fashion,Sufi Books, poetry, Mystical Photography from the local area, the India and abroad, encompassing both the traditional and modern around the Sufi theme.