Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari
Born
Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
EducationUniversity of Punjab, Lahore; Virtual University of Pakistan
Occupation(s)Naat Khwan, Institutional Manager
Years active1998–present
AwardsShield of Excellence, Government of Punjab Award, Talent Award, Azaz Pazirai, Hazrat Hafeez Taib Award, Sal-e-Iqbal Award, three gold medals

Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari is one of the foremost Naat Khwans (reciters of Naat) in Pakistan. Born and raised in Pakistan, Bukhari completed his graduation from the University of Punjab, Lahore, and later pursued a professional course from the Virtual University of Pakistan. He is widely recognized for his melodious voice and unique style, which has earned him a prominent place in the field of Naat recitation.

Career

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Bukhari began his Naat Khwani career on Radio Pakistan Lahore in 1998 and shortly after, in 1999, he began reciting at the PTV Lahore Center. Over the past 26 years, he has devoted himself to the art of Naat recitation, becoming a beloved and respected figure both nationally and internationally. For the past eight years, he has had the honor of reciting Naat during sessions of the National Assembly at Parliament House in Islamabad.

Bukhari has also been a regular participant in the "Sirat Conference," an event organized during Rabi-ul-Awwal by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan, for the past five years. His participation in this prestigious event has further cemented his reputation as a leading Naat Khwan.

Achievements and Recognition

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Throughout his career, Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari has won numerous first prizes in All-Pakistan Naat Khwani competitions at various educational levels. His talent has taken him beyond Pakistan's borders to countries such as Kazakhstan, Mauritius, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, where he has shared the message of love and peace of the Prophet of Islam.

Bukhari has received many national and international awards, including the Shield of Excellence in Mauritius and South Africa, the Government of Punjab Award, the Talent Award from Radio Pakistan, Azaz Pazirai from the Embassy of Pakistan in Kazakhstan, the Hazrat Hafeez Taib Award, and the Sal-e-Iqbal Award from the Ideology of Pakistan. He has also been awarded three gold medals for his contributions to Naat recitation.

Multilingual Recitation

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In addition to his proficiency in Urdu, Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari has recited Naat in several other languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Persian, Arabic, and various local languages. This versatility has broadened his appeal and allowed him to reach a diverse audience both within Pakistan and internationally.

Professional and Community Engagement

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Apart from his Naat Khwani career, Bukhari serves as the Institutional Manager at a private institution. He is also the founder and chairman of the "Bukhari Naat Academy," an institution dedicated to promoting the art of Naat recitation. The academy aims to train and inspire future generations of Naat Khwans, ensuring the continuation and growth of this cherished tradition.

Connection to Chinote

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Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari is also a notable personality from Chinote. Anyone searching for famous personalities from Chinote will find his name prominently featured due to his significant contributions to Naat Khwani.

Conclusion

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Syed Zeeshan Ali Bukhari's contributions to Naat Khwani have made him a respected and beloved figure in Pakistan and around the world. His dedication, talent, and efforts to promote the art of Naat have earned him numerous accolades and a lasting legacy in the realm of religious recitation.

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