Data Sahib’s Urs celebrations

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Ganj Bakhsh faiz-i-alam: Data Sahib’s Urs celebrations


The 972nd three-day Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh began in Lahore on Tuesday after Punjab Minister for Auqaf and Religious Affairs Ata Muhammad Maneka and Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar laid wreath on the shrine, [Dawn newspaper reported][2].

The devotional activities started with recitation from the Holy Quran and Na’at. After laying the wreath, dua was offered for the solidarity and security of the country and success of operation Zarb-i-Azb. A milk sabeel was also inaugurated.

Devotees gather at the shrine of Sufi Saint Data Ganj Bakhsh in Lahore. The three-day celebrations of 972th festival of Hazrat Ali Bin Usman popularly known as Data Gunj Bakhsh started with traditional zeal with 'chaddar' laying ceremony at the shrine. ─AFP

A Pigeon sits on a roof of Data Darbar which is decorated with lights in connection with 972nd annual Urs celebrations of Data Ganj Bakhsh(RA).─ Online

Malangs (ardent followers) presenting Dhamal during the 972nd Annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hajveri in Lahore. ─Online

Malangs (ardent followers) presenting Dhamal during the 972nd Annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hajveri in Lahore. ─Online

Devotees light earthen lamps at the shrine of Sufi Saint. ─Reuters

A Malang seen holding earthen lamp at Data Darbar on the occasion of 972nd annual Urs celebrations. ─Online
evotees light candles and earthen lamps at Data Darbar on the occasion of 972nd annual Urs. —Online

Man holds aroma sticks as he sits among the candles and earthen lamps at Data Darbar on the occasion of 972nd annual Urs celebrations. ─Onli
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Devotees light candles at the shrine of Sufi Saint.─ AFP

Vendor preparing sweets for devotees come to attend annual Urs of Data Ganj Bux.─

Devotees gather at the shrine of Sufi Saint Data Ganj Bakhsh in Lahore
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These Urs (Death anniversay of Sufi saints) should not be celebrated especially the festival, music and dance. These are not Muslim practices.

 

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