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MELB | SALAMFEST | GATHERING | A night of Sacred Music for Eid | Saturday 22 June 2024 | 3-7pm

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The wait is finally over, coming up in June, experience an exclusive free concert featuring the world-renowned Pakistan-based master Qawwali musicians, brothers Fareed Ayaz and Abu Mohammed.

Qawwali is a form of sacred Sufi music, and this concert will showcase this artform as performed by masters of the form, Qawwal – comprising brothers Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammed Qawwal and an ensemble of musicians from across three generations of their family.

Weaving together hypnotic vocals rich in poetic and mystical symbolism, backed by harmonium, tabla, dholak and handclapping, the brothers and their ensemble seek to transport audiences closer to the Divine.

Travelling from Pakistan for this exclusive concert in celebration of Eid, Qawwal will be joined by Melbourne based Tarab Ensemble, a group dedicated to instrumental classical Arabic music.

Come down to Fed Square to enjoy this special night of sacred music under the stars.
The evening of music will also include food and craft.

Where: Federation Square, Main Square
Cost: Free
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A Night of Sacred Music for Eid is presented by SalamFest and Fed Square with City of Melbourne