Jahan e Khusrau a cultural bridge for humanity
As the nation marches forward with a sense of pride in its rich heritage through the spirit of Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi celebrations like
Jahan-e-Khusrau nurture & nourish the spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. It is most heartening to learn about Rumi Foundation and
Jahan-e-Khusrau the annual world Sufi music festival. For centuries music has been an intrinsic part of the sociocultural fabric of our day to day life deeply associated with spirituality and culture it can elevate the mind and act as a rejuvenating and healing force."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
at Jahan e Khusrau 2025, New Delhi
OUR COMMITTEE
Dr. Karan Singh
Chairman
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Dr. Abid Hussain
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Zainab Chauhan
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Dr. Syeda Hameed
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Syeda Imam
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Sharmila Tagore
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Hemi Bawa
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Dilshad Sheikh
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Ashfaq Peeran
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Bipin Shah
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Meera Ali
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Muzaffar Ali
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The Rumi Foundation, through its flagship initiative Jahan-e-Khusrau – World Sufi Music Festival, has consistently positioned India as a civilisation rooted in harmony, plurality, and spiritual unity.
Conceived as a cultural bridge, the festival has brought together artistes and traditions across political and geographical boundaries, articulating a universal message of love, oneness, and shared humanity.
Jahan-e...
The Rumi Foundation, through its flagship initiative Jahan-e-Khusrau – World Sufi Music Festival, has consistently positioned India as a civilisation rooted in harmony, plurality, and spiritual unity.
Conceived as a cultural bridge, the festival has brought together artistes and traditions across political and geographical boundaries, articulating a universal message of love, oneness, and shared humanity.
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Our Mission
The core objective for which the Rumi Foundation is formed is to establish, promote, and support education systems and cultural institutions that foster global oneness through creative art forms. To achieve this, our work is focused on the following key areas:
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Arts, Film & Media: We undertake, produce, and support a wide array of creative works, including documentaries, feature films, and television serials. A central aim is the establishment of a Rumi Film Festival and a Film and Communications Arts Institute to further these goals.
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Interfaith Understanding: A key objective is to present and promote the human face of Islam to build bridges of understanding. We create and distribute publications on interfaith icons from all religions and highlight existing examples of unity in multi-ethnic and multi-faith communities.
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Education & Self-Reliance: We work to modernize Madarsa education with a dual focus on a modern viewpoint of the Quran and a Quranic vision of modern knowledge. We also support grassroots education in rural India to create self-reliance and counter fundamentalist education.
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Traditional Arts & Crafts: We are dedicated to the promotion and development of traditional Indian handicrafts and handlooms. We provide training, design, marketing, and tools to artisans, taking inspiration from traditional Sufi art to preserve the composite culture of India.
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