All About Jashn

Jashn-e-Rekhta is a three-day festival that celebrates all the facets of Urdu through various art forms. It is devoted to the preservation & promotion of language, literature and culture. Here, you will experience its cultural heritage through Ghazals, Poetry Symposiums, Qawwali, Sufi music and lots more.

2-3-4 December 2022
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Near India Gate, New Delhi, Pin Code - 110001
CELEBRATING URDU
LITERATURE
CULTURE in all its
glory
ARTISTS & SPEAKERS
Javed Akhtar
Mehfil-Khana
Puchhte Hain Wo Ki Ghalib Kaun Hai
03 Dec | 2:00 PM
Hariharan
Mehfil-Khana
Sada-o-Saaz
02 Dec | 06:30 PM
Naseeruddin Shah
Mehfil-Khana
Dil Dhadakne Ka Sabab
04 Dec | 05:00 PM
Kumar Vishwas
Mehfil-Khana
Mushaira Aur Kavi Sammelan Ka Itihaas
04 Dec | 02:00 PM
Shailesh Lodha
Mehfil-Khana
Wo Kahein Aur Suna Kare Koi
03 Dec | 12:30 PM
Dia Mirza
Sukhan-Zaar
Rang Batein Karein
04 Dec | 02:00 PM
Richa Sharma
Mehfil-Khana
Ras Barse
04 Dec | 7:30 PM
EMBARK ON
A JOURNEY
OF PASSION

A stellar lineup awaits you for the 7th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta. Prolific individuals from around the world will discuss their craft, perform their skills, and demonstrate their mastery. Come, join us!

FAIZ AHMAD FAIZ

gulon men rang bhare bad-e-nau-bahar chale

chale bhi aao ki gulshan ka karobar chale

WHAT TO
Expect
Poetry &
Music
This three-day festival is packed with performances of renowned artists and poets in the form of Grand Mushaira, Young Poet Mushaira, Khawateen Mushaira, Tamseeli Mushaira, Open Mic, Ghazal, Qawwali, Sufi, Band Performances and Fusion.
Discussions &
Masterclass
It feels honored to see so many literati gathering under one roof to celebrate, discuss, and teach Urdu. Vocabulary, literature, language, and script are also discussed here. A masterclass by popular Urdu-daan- is also taken on Urdu pronunciation and Urdu Poetry.
Food
Bazaar
What’s a festival without mouth-watering food? After stellar lineups, Jashn-e-Rekhta is known for the biggest food festival and we call it- Aiwan-e-Zaiqa. Here you can enjoy a variety of local as well as international cuisines at the food stalls.
Books
Bazaar
Owing to its uniqueness, Jashn-e-Rekhta has become one of the most popular literary and cultural events in our country. Keeping this in mind, we also have with us Books Bazaar, where you can find the best Urdu, Hindi & English books, mostly based on poetry, prose, literature, novel, etc.
Rekhta
Bazaar
Jashn-e-Rekhta is incomplete without Rekhta Bazaar. Here you will feel the festivity with crafts from all nooks and corners of the world. Explore various options for home-décor, calligraphy, exhibitions of local handicrafts, artifacts, merchandise, aromas and a lot more.
Support Rekhta’s Initiative
to Promote
Urdu Language

Rekhta Foundation has been relentlessly working to preserve and promote languages for the past nine years. Every year millions of language enthusiasts gather to celebrate Jashn-e-Rekhta- World’s Largest Festival for Urdu Language.

It takes a lot of effort, resources, manpower and on-ground activities to make it worth cherishing. Jashn-e-Rekhta is free for everyone and you can ensure that it remains free forever by donating generously.

AHMAD FARAZ

Suna hai log use aank bhar ke dekhte hain

so us ke shahr mein kuchh din thahar ke dekhte hain

MEET OUR
Partners
Supporters &
Partners
We thank all our sponsors & partners who have supported us in making this journey of celebrating Urdu smooth and effortless. Become our partner and help us make Jashn-e-Rekhta bigger & better.
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