Important & International Events – بنیاد امیرخسرو بلخی

International Islamic Iftar Festival | International Food Festival

Afghanistan Culture & Arts House at the International Food Festival, Mashhad, Iran

The booth of the Afghanistan Culture & Arts House attracted the largest number of visitors at the festival — including renowned figures from the fields of culture, literature, arts, sports, and media, as well as senior Iranian government officials. Crowds of enthusiastic visitors, from children and teenagers to the elderly, gathered from near and far, enduring the cold weather to enjoy live performances by Afghan musicians and share joyful moments through the melodies of their homeland.

Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, Important & International Events, Music Section

Commemoration Ceremony of Ustad Fateh Ali Khan

The Commemoration Ceremony of Ustad Fateh Ali Khan was held on January 18, 2023, at Hoveizeh Cinema in Mashhad. Organized by the Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, the event was attended by distinguished cultural, literary, artistic, sports, and political figures from both Iran and Afghanistan.

Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, Cultural Section, Important & International Events, Music Section

World Refugee Day | Conference on Afghanistan’s National Music Day

On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2022, a conference titled “Watan-e-Mehr” (Affection for Homeland) was held on June 20, 2022, at Mashhad City Hall. The event was organized by BAFIA, UNHCR in Mashhad, and Afghan community organizations based in the city.

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation organized the first “Afghanistan National Music Day” conference as part of the “Watan-e-Mehr” exhibition, with the aim of preserving and reviving the art of music that has been banned in Afghanistan.

Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, Cultural Section, Important & International Events

Nowruzgah Ceremony | Nowruz Celebration 2022 at Ferdowsi Tomb

Shahnameh recitation in Dari dialect by the announcers of Radio Kabul 1354 and musicians of the Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation during the “Nowruzgah” Nowruz celebration of 2022 at Ferdowsi Tomb.

The event was attended by high-ranking officials from Khorasan Razavi province and featured cultural booths from neighboring countries including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.

Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, Important & International Events, Music Section

“From Neyshabur to Balkh”

“From Neyshabur to Balkh” was the title of a cultural event held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, by the Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, in collaboration with the Music Center of Ferdowsi University, at the Ghadir Cultural Center.

Sayed Mohammad Hakim Balkhi, The head of the Amir Khusrow Balkhi Foundation, who has been leading the organization for many years with the mission of preserving Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage for a generation born in Iran and neighboring countries, stated:
“There is a growing need to introduce and promote authentic Afghan culture and art. This calls for occasional gatherings featuring Afghan and Iranian artists across various fields.”