Abida Parveen

Profession

Sufi vocalist, composer

Education

Bachelor’s degree (general education)
Formal training in Sindhi, Persian, Urdu, and Sufi poetry
Trained in classical music by her father, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Parveen

Career & Contributions

Global ambassador of Sufi music
Performs kafis, ghazals, and kalams of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Bulleh Shah, Rumi

Honors

Hilal-i-Imtiaz
Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Pride of Performance

Legacy

One of the most influential Sufi singers in the world
Known as the “Queen of Sufi Music”