12/02/2025
Haji Syed Salman Chishty from Ajmer Sharif marks presence at Sharjah’s Tanweer Festival; Strengthens Indo-Emirati Cultural and Spiritual Collaboration
Sharjah / Ajmer, December 2025:
Haji Syed Salman Chishty, 26th-Generation Hereditary Gaddi-Nashin of Ajmer Sharif and Chairman of the Chishty Foundation, was an honoured guest at the prestigious Tanweer Festival in Sharjah, UAE — a global platform celebrating light, creativity, spirituality, and cultural harmony.
During the festival, Haji Syed Salman Chishty held a warm and insightful meeting with Her Highness Shaikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, whose visionary leadership continues to shape Sharjah’s cultural and artistic renaissance. The discussion focused on future collaborations between the Tanweer Festival and India’s rich heritage of Indic folk mystic traditions, Sufi-Bhakti musical movements, and sacred devotional art.
Haji Syed Salman Chishty extended an invitation to Her Highness and the Sharjah Royal Family to visit the sacred precincts of 12th century Ajmer Dargah Sharif — the historic space of India’s spiritual heritage and a shining light of peace, pluralism, and human fraternity.
The festival also witnessed a spectacular confluence of spiritual art and performance. One of the most memorable moments was the soul-stirring Sufi music presentation by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and his ensemble. The evening marked the debut of Rooh-e-Noor, a new spiritual ensemble led by his daughter Khatija Rahman, dedicated to contemplative sacred sound.
The immersive Sufi-Bhakti experience included renditions of Khawaja Mere Khawaja, Amir Khusrau’s Brij-bhasha kalams, and devotional compositions accompanied by breathtaking digital projections of whirling dervishes and the sanctified imagery of Ajmer Sharif cast across the mountain backdrop — an artistic moment that resonated deeply with audiences from across the world.
Speaking at the event, Haji Syed Salman Chishty noted,
“Tanweer is not just a festival — it is a space where cultures meet, hearts connect, and the universal message of light is shared. The spiritual and artistic dialogue between the UAE and India carries immense potential to inspire global harmony.”