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Keynote: Muqtedar Khan
Dr. Muqtedar Khan is a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. Professor Khan is the founding director of the Islamic Studies Program at the university.  Prof. Khan is considered an expert in Islam and global affairs, U.S. foreign policy and governance.
Performance: Ustad Shufaat Khan,Â
“East Meets West: Muslim Music of the Subcontinent
Maestro Khan, world-renowned Indian Classical musician, son of Ustad Imrat Khan and nephew of Ustad Vilayat Khan, has enthralled audiences all around the world performing at many prestigious Concert Halls, festivals, universities, museums, and more. Recently, he performed with Stevie Wonder at the Bonnaroo Festival, one of the biggest festivals in the USA. In addition, some of his CDs have been produced by the famous Dr. Deepak Chopra. His unique concert presentations include Indian classical/folk music on sitar, tabla and vocal, Sufi inspired compositions, and a multi-cultural fusion ranging from western classical, jazz, and rock, to pop.
"We are committed to presenting a festival whose performers and organizers are as racially and ethnically diverse as the great metropolis they call home. And as a consequence of this goal of diversity, all events at the Festival will be available without tickets, so that all who visit one of the many Festival venues can do so for free."
We firmly believe this festival can make a positive impact on interfaith understanding, especially in a region founded upon the creed of religious tolerance. By celebrating our cultural differences, the festival challenges the purveyors of bigotry and hate, and seeks to strengthen the bonds between different communities of faith by fostering mutual understanding across religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Your sponsorship will demonstrate your commitment to these ideals. Â Your support will make this festival and all the events associated with it free-of-charge and open to the public.Â
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