Delhi, 11 February 2012 – As part of a major Urban Renewal project in the Humayun’s Tomb-Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti area of Delhi, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) is hosting the Jashne Khusrau festival with the support of the Ford Foundation from 15 February onwards.
The urban renewal initiative links conservation of the built heritage with programmes to improve the Quality of Life for local communities.
Hazrat Amir Khusrau Dehlavi, the renowned 13th century sufi-poet, was the favourite disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. His remarkable legacy is entwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti. Since 2008, AKTC has focused on documenting, researching, and disseminating this legacy and making it meaningful in the present context.
via General News: Aga Khan Trust for Culture Hosts Jashne Khusrau Festival in Delhi.
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