Qawwali Night Invitation: Wording, Ticket Details and How to Share It
By the PixerInvite team · 6 min read · Updated 26 October 2026
A qawwali night invitation needs the event's name, the artists, the date, programme and venue, and — for a ticketed show — each ticket's price and where to buy it. Put the qawwal party's name near the top, keep the wording warm and simple, and send it as one link so guests can tap straight through to tickets and a map.
What is a qawwali night?
An evening of qawwali — the devotional music of the Sufi tradition, sung by a lead singer and chorus with harmonium, tabla and hand-clapping. Qawwali grew up at Sufi shrines in South Asia and is now performed at concerts, weddings and community events around the world.
Today many qawwali nights are ticketed shows in banquet halls and theatres, often with dinner, and some end with a DJ for the younger crowd.
See it on a real one: Golden Balloons — an animated invitation by PixerInvite that opens like the real thing; try it with your names.
What should a qawwali night invitation include?
Everything a guest needs to decide, buy a ticket and arrive. Miss the ticket link or the start time and you'll answer the same question fifty times on WhatsApp.
| Detail | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Event name | Qawwali Night with DJ | The line people repeat when they share it |
| Artists | Ustad … & Party | The main reason people come |
| Date and programme | Doors 7:00 · Qawwali 8:00 · DJ 10:30 | Guests plan dinner and the drive home |
| Venue with a map | The Grand Banquet Hall | One tap to directions |
| Tickets | General C$40 · VIP C$85 · Kids free | Prices up front sell more seats |
| Where to buy | A "Get tickets" link | Fewer messages asking how to pay |
| Notes | Dinner included · Limited seats · Dress: traditional | Sets expectations |
What wording can you use for a qawwali night invitation?
Match the wording to the event — a ticketed concert, a free community evening or a private gathering. Copy any of these and change the names.
- Ticketed show: "Noor Events presents an unforgettable evening of Sufi qawwali with Ustad … & Party. Saturday 21 November, doors at 7 pm. Tickets from C$40 — limited seats."
- Qawwali with DJ: "Qawwali Night with DJ — soul-stirring qawwali, dinner, then the dance floor opens. Join us for a night to remember."
- Free community evening: "The community warmly invites you and your family to a mehfil-e-sama, an evening of qawwali and dinner. Entry is free — please RSVP so we can save you a seat."
- Private gathering: "We're hosting a small qawwali evening at home and would love you to be there. Dinner after the mehfil."
- Urdu touch: "Aap sab ko dil se dawat hai — an evening of qawwali, dinner and good company."
Should the ticket prices be on the invitation?
Yes — show every ticket type and its price, and link to where to buy. Guests who see the price straight away decide faster, and a link to your ticket page (Eventbrite, Ticketmaster or a payment link) saves you collecting money by hand.
For a free event, say so clearly and ask for an RSVP instead, so you know how many chairs and plates you need.
How do you share a qawwali night invitation?
As one link: post it in WhatsApp groups and community chats, add it to your Instagram bio and Stories, and text it to regulars. A short video of the invitation opening works well on WhatsApp Status and Reels.
Send it three to four weeks before the event, then a reminder a week before and on the day. For other evenings — ghazals, garba, a charity gala — the same details apply; see our WhatsApp invitation message ideas.
How do you make a qawwali night invitation on PixerInvite?
Pick any festival design on PixerInvite — the lantern courtyards and starry skies suit a qawwali night — and choose "Your own event". Add the event's name, who's hosting, the programme, venue and up to four ticket types with prices, plus your ticket link. Guests get a Tickets box and a Get tickets button; switch on RSVPs if it's a free event. See samples on the event invitations page.
Frequently asked questions
What should a qawwali night invitation say?
The event's name, the artists, the date and programme, the venue, ticket prices and where to buy them — plus notes like dinner included or limited seats.
Should I put ticket prices on the invitation?
Yes. Show every ticket type and its price, and link to your ticket page so guests can buy straight away.
When should I send a qawwali night invitation?
Three to four weeks before the event, with a reminder a week before and on the day.
What do I write for a free qawwali evening?
Say entry is free and ask guests to RSVP so you know how many people to expect.
Can I make a qawwali night invitation with tickets on PixerInvite?
Yes. Choose any festival design on PixerInvite, pick "Your own event", add the programme and ticket prices with your ticket link, and preview it free before you pay.
About PixerInvite. PixerInvite (sometimes written Pixer Invite) makes animated digital invitations for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, housewarmings and festival greetings for Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Holi, Eid and Lohri. Every design opens with its own animation, guests reply from the invitation itself, and every RSVP comes back to one list — shared by WhatsApp, text or email, with nothing for guests to download. See the designs at pixerinvite.com.