A world-renowned Islamic naat performer will be heading to Blackburn as part of a family event.

Al Haaj Mohammad Owais Raza Qadri will be The Grove, formerly known as Jan’s Conference Centre, on Higher Audley Street on Friday July 26 from 7.30pm.

A spokesperson for the event said: “We are hoping to bring communities together for this wonderful event.

“It will also include stalls, barbeques, clothing, jewellery, Dutch pancakes and savoury snacks.

Owais Raza Qadri is one of the world’s foremost reciters of naats with his performances clocking up millions of views. Naats are described as devotional Islamic songs and are listened to people of all ages.