LAHORE – Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform in Saudi Arabian on Friday (Oct 25).
Pakistan’s musical stars will entertain their fans in Riyadh, Turki Al al-Sheikh, Advisor at the Royal Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the GEA, announced on Sunday.
Al-Sheikh, in a Tweet, said, “For our Indian and Pakistani brothers and sisters in Riyadh “Atif Aslam” and “Rahat Fateh Ali Khan” will be waiting for you on the 25th of October”.
For our Indian and Pakistani brothers and sisters in Riyadh
“Atif Aslam” and “Rahat Fateh Ali Khan” will be waiting for you on the 25th of October ?❤️?? pic.twitter.com/kIVa8qQ73v— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) October 19, 2019
Aslam, a Pakistani playback singer, music composer and actor, has recorded numerous chart-topping songs and is known for his vocal belting technique. Khan is known for his Qawwali music, a devotional music of the Muslim Sufis.
The decision was well-received with hundreds of people praising al-Sheikh’s announcement on social media.
Their performances come as part of Riyadh Season, one of the Kingdom’s 11 festival seasons that occur throughout the year, and will run from October 11 to December 15.
Source: Alarabiya
