The 13th death anniversary of legendary folk singer Reshma, the Nightingale of the Desert, is being observed today.

Reshma was born in Rajasthan in 1947 and migrated to Pakistan after partition.

Reshma gained international recognition through popular songs such as "Lambi Judai", "Hai O Rabba" and "Ankhiyan Nu Rehn De".

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to music, she received the Pride of Performance Award from the Government of Pakistan in 1982.

She died on this day in 2013 in Lahore.