QSindhis, a social and community welfare organisation of expatriate Pakistanis in Qatar, organised a colourful function to mark Sindhi Cultural Day 2025 at Al Waha Club, Al Khor.
The event celebrated the rich heritage of Sindh through music, dance, and traditional festivities. Community members including families and children were dressed up in traditional Sindhi dresses. Wearing ajrak (shawl) and topi (cap), they showcased unity and pride of Sindh’s rich culture.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer, who was the chief guest, expressed his delight on attending the event and congratulated QSindhis on organising a culturally rich evening. He emphasised the importance of preserving the Sindhi language and encouraged Sindhi families, especially women, to teach their children how to read and write Sindhi. He also suggested that QSindhis should consider organising physical or online Sindhi language classes to ensure the sustainability of their linguistic heritage.
Junaid Mahar, Core Committee member of QSindhis, expressed his gratitude to the ambassador and the distinguished guests. He praised the efforts of QSindhis’ Core Committee (CC) and Advisory Committee (AC) members, emphasising their dedication and teamwork in making the event a success. He highlighted QSindhis’ journey since its establishment in 2014, noting the organisation’s significant contributions to the community.
“From distributing rations during COVID-19 to supporting flood-affected areas in Pakistan, arranging blood donation camps in Qatar, and providing medical and educational assistance in Sindh, QSindhis has played a vital role in fostering unity and service,” he noted.
The venue was beautifully adorned with models of antique Sindhi handicrafts and artifacts from Mohenjo-daro, showcasing the rich heritage of the 5,000-year-old Indus Valley
Civilization.
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed presented a gift of ajrak to the ambassador while Abdul Lateef Memon presented a memento.
Renowned Sindhi singers from Pakistan Ustad Rajab Faqeer and Narodha Malni regaled the audience with soulful Sindhi songs.
Well-known comedians Ali Gul Mallah and Asghar Khoso delighted guests with their quick wit and hilarious skits.
Mallah, aka Fazal Bakhsh, shot into prominence after his outstanding performance in Hum TV serial ‘Ishq Murshid’ directed by Farooq Rind. Khoso is a multi-talented comedian known for his unique style of comedy which mixes Sindhi and Urdu languages. He has a large fan-following on social media.
Abdul Lateef Memon proposed the vote of thanks. He invited Core and Advisory Committee members including Junaid Mahar, Abdullah Soomro, Adnan Soomro, Maqsood Mangi, Aijaz Panhwar, Amjad Kandher, GM Bhanbhro, Talib Bozdar, Atif Dogar, Dr Imtiaz, Dr Iftikhar, Faheem Shaikh, Jam Feroz, Jam Sarfraz, Muhammad Ali Rajper, Muhammad Haneef Abro, Riaz Shaikh, Abdul Razzak Shaikh, Shahnawaz Channa, Shakeel Otho, and Waseem Shaikh to join him on the stage.
