The Mehfil is a London-based arts organisation serving to spotlight contemporary culture from Pakistan and the Urdu language.

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Urdu Poetry
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Iqbal’s Shikwa
Iqbal’s Shikwa

Join us on Saturday 15th November for an Urdu poetry session on Iqbal's celebrated work 'Shikwa'.

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Mir Taqi Mir: Another Way of Talking
Mir Taqi Mir: Another Way of Talking

Join us on Saturday 20th September for an Urdu poetry session on Mir's ghazals.

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New group Urdu classes from May 2025
New group Urdu classes from May 2025

New Urdu group classes starting from 7 May.

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New group Urdu classes from January 2025
New group Urdu classes from January 2025

New Urdu group classes starting from 16 January.

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Urdu Poetry Session: Mirza Ghalib
Urdu Poetry Session: Mirza Ghalib

Join us on Saturday 24th August for an Urdu poetry session on Mirza Ghalib’s works.

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Urdu Poetry Session: A Poet at Night
Urdu Poetry Session: A Poet at Night

As the winter solstice approaches, join us as we explore a selection of Urdu poetry inspired by the stillness of night.

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Via @s_e_h_e_r_s ‘In Our Veins Flow Ink and Fire’ Kochi-Muziris Biennale Curated by Shubigi Rao December tbd 2022 - April 10th, 2023 . It is truly a joy to share Notes from a City Unknown in Fort Kochi. From family threads connecting ci
📢 Urdu poetry event in London! 📢 With the winter solstice approaching, join us on Saturday 17th December as we explore a selection of Iqbal’s poetry inspired by the stillness of night. Link to tickets in the bio 🎟️ *** As for countless ot
London people, this is happening tonight!! via @root25ldn: Join us this Friday night for a very special private event at root/25. The incredible Natasha Noorani will be celebrating the release of her new album RONAQ with an exclusive London live musi
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