Qawwali Without Borders - Charity Concert
Fri, May 16
|Ottawa
Headlined by the internationally acclaimed Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi, the concert will feature the traditional Qawwali in its full splendour.
Time & Location
May 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
Ottawa, 2871 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1G8, Canada
Guests
About The Event
On the evening of May 16, 2025, the Tree of Life Ceremony Hall will resonate with the soul-stirring sounds of one of the world’s most transcendent musical traditions as The Rumi Cup and Rhoda Sufi Garden present Qawwali Without Borders. Headlined by the internationally acclaimed Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi, this extraordinary event will offer Ottawa audiences a rare opportunity to experience authentic Qawwali in its full spiritual and artistic splendour.
The concert will feature the traditional instruments that give Qawwali its distinctive power - the harmonium’s resonant chords providing the melodic foundation, the tabla’s complex rhythmic patterns driving the music forward, and the soaring vocals that have made this Sufi devotional music one of UNESCO’s recognized Intangible Cultural Heritages. These elements combine to create what scholars describe as “a sonic pathway to the sublime,” capable of transporting listeners to states of spiritual ecstasy.
Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi brings to this performance a…
Tickets
VIP Admission
Sale ends
May 16, 6:30 p.m. EDT
VIP ticket includes: 1 free beverage of choice 1 masterclass with Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi, for either calligraphy, vocals, or classical instruments
$80.00
+$2.00 ticket service fee
General Admission
Sale ends
May 16, 6:30 p.m. EDT
$40.00
+$1.00 ticket service fee
Child-care & Babysitting Addon
An on-site babysitting service provided for children at or under the age of 13 years. Snacks and water will be provided. Please mention any allergies or pre-existing medical conditions.
$17.00
Total
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