A FESTIVAL of Islamic music and dance is coming to the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford for the third year in a row in April.

The Saif ul Maluk festival brings together some of the most popular dancers and musicians from the Indian subcontinent.

It was created in 2014 by Zaffar Tanweer, who hopes it will become a permanent fixture in Bradford’s cultural calendar.

Mr Tanweer said: “We would like Bradfordians to embrace this event of love, peace, and respect, for all faiths, colours, and creeds, as taught by the great Sufi thinkers of the world.”

Singers such as Hans Raj Has will take to the stage alongside homegrown talent from Bradford.

The festival will take place on Saturday, April 22, from 7pm. Tickets start at £26.50, and can be bought at bradford-theatres.co.uk or by calling 01274 432000.