The 20th death anniversary of the renowned folk singer Allan Faqir was observed on Saturday.

Allan Fakir was born in 1932 in the ancient village of Aamari in Jamshoro District, Sindh.

He was best known for his devotional singing and traditional folk dancing.

Many of Faqir's songs were based on the poetry of Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.

He was bestowed with the presidential honour of Pride of Performance. The Sufi singer also received Shah Latif Award, Shahbaz Award and other awards.

The legendary singer of Sindh has left the world on 4th July, 2000 and buried near Sindh University Jamshoro.