A Night of Sacred Music for Eid

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Posted 2024-06-19 by Jen ⇒ follow

Sat 22 Jun 2024 - Sun 30 Jun 2024

Images - SalamFest

Head to Federation Square , corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, on Saturday 22 June 2024 from 3-7pm for A Night of Sacred Music for Eid . Eid means 'feast' or 'festival' - a festival of breaking the fast. Enjoy an exclusive free concert with world-renowned Pakistan-based master Qawwali musicians, brothers Fareed Ayaz and Abu Mohammed. Featuring mesmerising Qawwali sounds (a form of Sufi devotional music) and presented by the Eid Festival Committee, everyone is welcome to join. It's a great opportunity for those who aren’t familiar with the music style to hear and learn more about it. See here to find out more (at the bottom of the page) about Qawwali and enjoy the playlist and 5 things to know about Qawwali . Or simply follow the links.

Qawwali for those who don't know is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing originating in South Asia. The unique mix of devotional, ecstatic, and secular sounds that weave together hypnotic vocals rich in poetic and mystical symbolism. Both Fareed and Abu and their ensemble seek to transport musicians and audiences closer to the divine and believe it is an exercise to improve the soul!

The evening will feature:

Qawwali Mastery: Experience the enchanting vocals of Fareed Ayaz and Abu Mohammed, accompanied by harmonium, tabla, dholak, and handclapping

Tarab Ensemble: Enhancing the evening's musical journey, Melbourne-based Tarab Ensemble will perform classical Arabic instrumental pieces, adding a unique touch to the celebration.

Eid Festivities: In addition to the music, the event will include a variety of food stalls serving South Asian cuisine and Chai, alongside craft displays, making it a full sensory celebration of Eid under the stars.

If you head to SalamFest - an award-winning Melbourne-born social cohesion model celebrating Islamic tradition and Muslim contributions across Australia - you'll find a simplified and beautiful explanation of Qawwali . Just flick through the purple images.

Fed Square is not the only venue hosting Eid. There are two more events also presented by SalamFest as follows. Click on the links to find out more.

Sat 29 Jun 3-8pm - Eid Festival at Footscray, 138 Nicholson St, Footscray. See here to book . Come and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures that Muslims come from ranging from Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Bosnia, South East Asia and the Subcontinent. You can enjoy food from these regions or participate in the interactive arts and qawwali workshops.

Sun 30 Jun at 3pm - Eid and Qawwali at Geelong, 1-9 Cox Road, Norlane. Come and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures that Muslims come from or participate in the arts.