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SUMMARY:Nasheed + Gazal Mehfil by Message Cultural Group
DESCRIPTION:This mehfil brings timeless nasheeds and short drama sketches with creativity, love and faith.\nMessage Cultural Group sing, recite and perform gazals from across the ages from composers including Kazi Nazrul Islam and Moniruddin Yusuf.\nFormed in 1999 Message Cultural Group had a vision to id=”558″]id=”2326″]use the power of singing and theatre to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences. They aim to spread positive messages that connect with people from all walks of life, fostering a sense of unity and understanding.\nWhat are nasheeds? Nasheeds are acapella songs that are religious and moral recitations. The word “nasheed” is Arabic for “chants”.  Found in many languages, including English, Malay, Urdu, Bangla and Turkish. They are often upbeat, spiritual, and motivational. Nasheeds are more than songs – they are a powerful tool for conveying messages of faith, love, and unity.\nWhat are gazals? gazals are a light song with Persian origin.  They are short poems consisting of rhyming couplets.  Bengali Gazals are a form of devotional music and poetry, originating in Bangladesh. They often feature lyrics praising Allah or the Prophet Muhammad and evoke spiritual devotion and emotional connection.  Words are more important than the tune. The poem relies upon word play, delighting the audience with the cleverness of the poet.\n
URL:https://NasheedandGazalMehfil.eventbrite.co.uk
ORGANIZER;CN=Tower Hamlets Council:MAILTO:Artsand.EventsTeam@towerhamlets.gov.uk
CATEGORIES:Bangladesh,Drama,Faith,Family,Performances,Poetry,South Asian Heritage Month
LOCATION:192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU
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