Documentary Narrative – 1976 Sufi Gathering Record

THATTO (Samaj Media Group) This archival video, filmed in 1976 within the sacred courtyard of Shaheed Sufi Shah Inayat, stands as a valuable historical record of Sindh’s spiritual and musical heritage. The footage features Saeen Syed Chezal Shah, Faqeer Ghulam Hyder and Muhammad Alam performing together in a traditional Sufi style, capturing the authentic sound, atmosphere, and emotional depth of that era.

More than a musical moment, the video serves as a cultural document that preserves the living traditions of Sindhi Sufism, its devotional singing, and the communal spirit surrounding Shah Inayat’s legacy. The setting, the voices, and the raw acoustic environment offer important insight into the social and cultural context of Sufi gatherings in the 1970s.

This rare footage provides researchers, music historians, and cultural scholars with a credible reference to understand the continuity of Sufi practices in Sindh, making it an important piece of audiovisual history.