Abida Parveen hailed as one of the world’s greatest mystic singers, stands as a luminary in the realm of Sufi music. A Pakistani singer of profound versatility, she specializes in ghazals and performs in languages including Urdu, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Punjabi.

Abida’s musical journey commenced in the spiritual ambiance of Dargahs and Urs before blossoming into a professional career with Radio Pakistan.

Regarded as the Uncrowned Empress of Sufi Music and Undisputed Sufi Queen, Abida Parveen has elevated Sufi music to global recognition.

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Father	Ghulam Haider
Mother	Name Not Known
Brothers	2 (Name Not Known)
Sisters	Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Not Known
Marital Status	Widowed
Partner	Late Ghulam Hussain Sheikh
Sons	Saranj Hussain
Daughters	Pereha Ikram, Marium Hussain

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• Born in 1954 in Mohalla Ali Goharabad, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan, Abida hailed from a lineage deeply rooted in Sufi mysticism and music. Her father, Ustad Ghulam Haider, a notable Sufi singer, initiated her into the realms of Sufism and music from a tender age.

• Encouraged by her father’s recognition of her talent, Abida commenced her musical journey at the age of three, receiving extensive training under her father’s guidance and later, at his music school.

• Mentored by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan of the Sham Chaurasia gharana, Abida regularly performed at Sufi Saints’ shrines, a tradition she imbibed from her father, who remarkably chose her as his musical heir despite societal norms.

• Her debut on Radio Pakistan in 1973 introduced her captivating voice to a broader audience, earning her acclaim, with the Sindhi song ‘Tuhinje Julian jay band kamand widha’ marking her initial success.

• Declared the official singer of Radio Pakistan in 1977, Abida’s fame surged, propelling her as a revitalizer of ghazals and Sufi music, transcending borders, and captivating audiences worldwide.

• Her performances at Sultana Siddiqui’s Awazo Andaz in 1980 elevated Sufi music to unprecedented heights, leading to international acclaim throughout the 1980s.

• Embarking on international tours to the U.S., U.K., and France, Abida mesmerized audiences, spreading the message of Sufism and universal peace through her music.

• Recordings of her live performances in Chicago and London’s Wembley Conference Hall further elevated her international acclaim, garnering recognition from the Hazrat Amir Khusrau Society of Art and Culture and the British Broadcasting Corporation.

• While licensing her spiritual ghazals to Bollywood in the 1990s, Abida refrained from direct film singing, yet her pre-recorded tracks found their way into movies, sustaining her popularity in the Indian film industry.

• Her illustrious career continued through the 2000s, marked by collaborations, philanthropic endeavors, and appearances on prominent TV shows, showcasing her unwavering commitment to music and cultural promotion.

• Abida Parveen’s immense contribution to Sufi music earned her accolades, including the President of Pakistan’s Award for Pride of Performance in 1984, the Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 2005, and the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2012.

• Her personal life, encompassing her marriage to Ghulam Hussain Sheikh, her husband’s unwavering support for her career, and her unique dressing style, adds layers to the narrative of this esteemed Sufi singer.

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