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Fanna-fi-allah Sufi Qawwali

Name: Fanna-fi-allah Sufi Qawwali
Start: 2026-09-17
Location: The Gate

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Thursday, 17 September 2026

The Gate

The Gate, Business Centre, Keppoch St, Cardiff, CF24 3JW

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Now in their 26th year of international touring, Fanna-Fi-Allah remains one of the foremost traditional Qawwali ensembles in the world today. With thousands of performances across 50+ countries, they carry the living spirit of Sufi shrine music to global audiences, offering a rare and powerful immersion into this devotional art form.

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