Javed Akhtar, Bee Gul to head time largest Urdu literary fest in Dubai
The largest Urdu language, literature, and cultural festival in the world will take place in Dubai, and notable Pakistani figures including Samina and Usman Peerzada, Bee Gul, and Mahira Khan will be in attendance.
The Jashn-e-Rekhta an event spanning two days, in Dubai in 2024 honors the Urdu language, literature, and culture. Under the auspices of H.H., the festival is sponsored by Rekhta, the biggest and most well-known poetry platform in the world. The festival, which takes place on January 27 and 28, 2024, will feature a wide range of artistic mediums, including dance, theater, food handicrafts, ghazals, qawwali, Sufi, Bollywood, and poetry/mushaira. Being the only of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, the festival will feature around 75 well-known performers and speakers from Pakistan, India, and other countries.
The two-day festival, which has a spectacular lineup of artists and luminaries from India, Pakistan, and other nations, will take place at Zabeel Park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the final weekend of this month.
Discover the allure of Urdu through ghazals, enthralling qawwali, enchanted dastan goi, lively panel discussions, and the magnificent Mushaira. Come along for an incredible encounter that will create meaningful encounters with our artists and speakers.
The two-day festival is ticketed and is anticipated to draw between 15,000 and 20,000 attendees from the GCC and foreign countries like Pakistan and India.
Jashn-e-Rekhta now graces Dubai’s culturally rich and diverse terrain, having won hearts in London and India.
Motives for attending the festival:
- Explore the universe of the largest linguistic marvel in the world. At the largest celebration of a language that is a world unto itself, Urdu makes its premiere in Dubai.
- Create Endless Memories in Two Days – Take in a tornado of cultural and creative energy. Every moment promises an enchanting discovery in the wonderful world of “Zubaan-e-Ishq,” with 75 maestros and 10 captivating programs.
- An Absolutely Worldwide Urdu Ensemble – Experience the various dimensions of Urdu, given to life by artists from India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and Australia. From the
mysterious regions of Sufi interpretations to star-studded celebrity dialogues, dance, drama, and poignant Urdu Shairi. - Beyond The Stage: Learn more about the world of Urdu book and music record releases, take in the beautiful calligraphy, get lost in the best Urdu merchandise, and indulge in delicious food
- Beyond The Stage – Delve deeper into the world of book launches, and Urdu music album launches, marvel at the intricate calligraphy, and lose yourself amidst Urdu’s finest merchandise, and culinary delights in our Rekhta bazaar, along with much more.
- A Collective Honoring of the World’s Most Secular Language – Take in a momentous occasion as artists from all around the world come together to celebrate the ageless beauty, generosity, and tenacity of Urdu, creating connections that cut across national boundaries.
