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NAZIA HASSAN

Welcome Ramadan
April 3rd marks the birthday of a very famous and
As we enter the month of April, lets all prominent Pakistani singer and a songwriter who

welcome the holy month of Ramadan. was referred to as the “queen of pop” in South
Ramadan is the 9thmonth of the Islamic Asia. The one and only Nazia Hassan, who was
not only an entertainer but a lawyer and a social
calendar and is one of the most sacred activist as well. She along with her brother Zoheb
months of the Islamic culture. Muslims Hassan went

all over the world celebrate Ramadan on to become
with extreme devotion and immense one of the
dedication. As we fast from dawn to most prominent
dusk in the name of Allah, we strive singers across

to develop a stronger and a deeper the Southeast
bond with our Creator and with His Asia. Her fans
were
found
creation. The spirit of Ramadan is not everywhere on
only to observe fast, but also to reflect the globe. With

upon ourselves and understanding the her magically
deeper meaning of our being. Staying soft voice, her
hungry and thirsty all day, gives us an heartwarmingly
opportunity to understand the needs humble nature,

and pains of under privileged people, and her absolutely mesmerizing personality,
and humbles us towards the blessing Nazia Hassan touched millions of hearts and left
a lasting impression on people.
given to us by Almighty - hence making With extremely popular songs like “aap jaisa koi,”
us more thankful and obedient. “disco deewane,” “boom boom,” “ooee ooee,”

“dosti,” “taali de thalle,” and so many more,
So, lets welcome Ramadan 2021 with Nazia Hassan continues to live in our memories
open hearts and in the world of music. Her first pop album,
Disco Dewane, came out in 1981, in which
she sang with her brother, Zoheb. This album
became the best-selling Asian pop record to-date

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