Eid folk festival held at Alhamra
Artists performs the Attan, a traditional Pashtun folk dance, at the ‘Rawal Literary Festival’ organised by Rawalpindi Arts Council. PHOTO: EXPRESS
A musical event was organised at Alhamra Cultural Complex to celebrate Eidul Azha. The Eid Folk Festival was held in Hall 1 of the Alhamra Cultural Complex.
Audience said they enjoyed the artists' performances, with many remarking that Alhamra is the only institution that consistently provides top-notch entertainment on every occasion, allowing people to experience joy.
Renowned singers such as Fazal Jutt, Shabana Abbas, Imran Shaukat, and Maimoona Sajid, among others, performed, adding to the event's vibrancy.
In this context, the Executive Director of Alhamra, Sarah Rashid, stated that “Alhamra will always stand with the public on every joyous occasion, thereby strengthening the bond between the institution and the people.
Organizing such festivals for all ages, from children to adults, aims to provide entertainment and create opportunities for people to gather, ensuring that the younger generation remains connected to their culture, traditions, and values”.
Expressing delight over the enthusiastic public participation, she mentioned that people danced to the beat of the dhol, fostering traditions of love and affection.