‘I look forward to Nazr-e-Krishna’: PM Modi ahead of Jahan-e-Khusrau festival

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will attend the grand Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, on Friday, February 28, at New Delhi’s Sunder Nursery. The grand Sufi music festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “I will be attending Jahan-e-Khusrau at 7:30 PM tomorrow, 28th February, at Sunder Nursery in Delhi. This is the 25th edition of the festival, which has been a commendable effort to popularize Sufi music and culture. I look forward to witnessing Nazr-e-Krishna during tomorrow’s programme. I compliment Muzaffar Ali Ji and the team of the Rumi Foundation for their work in this field over the years”.

I will be attending Jahan-e-Khusrau at 7:30 PM tomorrow, 28th February at Sunder Nursery in Delhi. This is the 25th edition of the festival, which has been a commendable effort to popularise Sufi music and culture. I look forward to witnessing Nazr-e-Krishna during tomorrow’s…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2025

PM Modi has been a strong advocate for promoting the country’s diverse art and culture. According to a press release, he will participate in Jahan-e-Khusrau, an international festival dedicated to Sufi music, poetry, and dance.

The festival will bring together artists from different countries to celebrate the legacy of 13th-century poet and musician Amir Khusrau.

During the festival, the Prime Minister will also visit the TEH Bazaar (TEH-The Exploration of the Handmade), which will feature One District-One Product crafts and other exquisite artifacts from across the country, along with short films on handicrafts and handlooms.

Organized by the Rumi Foundation, the festival, started by renowned filmmaker and artist Muzaffar Ali in 2001, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year and will be held from February 28 to March 2. (ANI)