World Sufi Day
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World Sufi Day, also known as Sufi Day, is an annual observance promoted for 17 October by its organisers. It focuses on the spiritual teachings of Sufism, also known as Tasawwuf, and emphasises peace, tolerance, brotherhood, remembrance and service to humanity.[1]
The observance has been associated with community gatherings and events in Pakistan and other countries. In October 2026, the Pakistani newspaper The News International reported that celebrations were planned in several Pakistani cities, as well as in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Türkiye and Australia.[2] [2]
Observance
World Sufi Day is promoted as an occasion to reflect on Sufi spiritual traditions and their emphasis on inner purification, remembrance of God and compassionate conduct. The organisers invite people from different backgrounds to participate in local gatherings or online activities.[1]
The theme advertised for 2026 was "Sufi Teachings: Peace, Tolerance and Brotherhood".[2][3]
Events by country
Pakistan
In October 2026, The News International reported that events were planned in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar. The programme was announced by ﷽the Sufi Foundation, and was intended to highlight the contribution of Sufi teachings to peace, tolerance and brotherhood.[2]
An event titled Sufi Day 2026: Sufi Teachings – Peace, Tolerance and Brotherhood was advertised at the Punjab Council of the Arts in Lahore for 17 October 2026. Its programme description included talks on Sufi teachings, cultural heritage and community harmony.[3]
Other event listings included:
Türkiye
A video relating to Sufi Day in Türkiye was shared on YouTube.[4]
United Kingdom
An event titled Sufi Day was advertised in Glasgow, Scotland, for October 2026.[5]
United States
An event titled World Sufi Day was advertised in the United States for October 2026.[6]
Canada
An event titled World Sufi Day was advertised in Canada for October 2026.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "World Sufi Day". World Sufi Day. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "World Sufi Day today". The News International. 17 October 2026. Retrieved 17 October 2026. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "news" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sufi Day 2026: Sufi Teachings - Peace, Tolerance and Brotherhood". Eventbrite. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
- ↑ "Sufi Day in Türkiye". YouTube. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
- ↑ "Sufi Day". Eventbrite. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
- ↑ "World Sufi Day". Eventbrite. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
- ↑ "World Sufi Day". Eventbrite. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
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