The Ghazal Project was founded to celebrate and share the rich artistic heritage of Pakistan and the greater subcontinent with the world. At its heart lies the timeless beauty of the ghazal, a poetic form that has inspired generations with its themes of love, loss, and spirituality.

Our mission is twofold: to preserve this cherished tradition while fostering cultural amalgamation by adapting the ghazal for English poetry. By exploring variants of the ghazal form that resonate with contemporary voices, we aim to create a bridge between diverse cultures and artistic expressions.

We believe that writing ghazals is not just an artistic exercise but also a contemplative and meditative practice. By engaging with the form’s inherent structure and its themes, poets are encouraged to explore metaphysical insights and gain deeper spiritual awareness.

Through collaborative features like the Collective Ghazal, The Ghazal Project invites poets, writers, and enthusiasts to participate in this living tradition. In this way, we honor the past, enrich the present, and develop the future of this extraordinary art form.