Karachi's Iconic Adab Festival geared for Its Fifth Edition

. Adab Festival, one of Pakistan's most prestigious celebrations of literature and art, announced here earlier today, the date and speakers for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Habitt City, also the venue of its press conference. The conference was attended by a large gathering of print, social and electronic media.

Set to captivate audiences once again with a vibrant array of intellectual and artistic offerings at the festival, Ameena Saiyid, founder and director of Adab Festival said “We organise Adab Festival to highlight the importance of culture and literature in promoting debate and dialogue in order to bring about understanding. Hence, it gives me the greatest pleasure to unveil our remarkable lineup of speakers. In fact, Adab Festival has a remarkable history of success over the years. Since its inception, it has played a pivotal role in promoting literature and arts, celebrating the rich tapestry of Pakistani culture, and bringing together some of the finest minds in the world of letters. From thought-provoking discussions to electrifying performances, Adab Festival has consistently ignited the flames of creativity and imagination.”

Also speaking on the occasion, one of the participants said, “The Festival has consistently aimed to provide a platform for diverse voices, encouraging dialogue and creativity. With the steadfast support of partners like Habib University, The Bank of Punjab and Getz Pharma, not to mention Alliance Francaise, and the embassy of France, Adab Festival has grown from strength to strength, making it a cultural highlight on the city’s calendar. This time round we are especially grateful to Habitt City for providing us this wonderful and unique venue to not only hold our press conference, but the Festival itself.”

Like in previous years, this year too, the Adab Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience featuring renowned luminaries including Dr Ishrat Hussain, Kishwar Naheed, Azad Iqbal, Iftikhar Arif, Tanvir Anjum, Stephen Lyon, Shahnaz Wazir Ali, Wasif Rizvi, Moeed Yusuf, Zehra Nigah, Dr Pirzada Qasim, Fatema Hasan, Nurul Huda Shah, Tariq Alexander Qaiser, Talib Karim, Omar Shahid Hamid, Zahid Hussain, Nasira Zubairi, Dr Anjum Halai, Hasan Khan, Salma Alam, Dr Huma Baqai, Inaam Nadeem, and many more.

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