by Urvat IL Wuska
SRINAGAR: The Urs of Dastgeer Sahib (RA) was celebrated on Friday with devotion and reverence across the valley while the main functions were held at Khanyar and Saraibala shrines in Srinagar.
Devotees react while praying as a priest (not pictured) displays the relic of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani at his shrine in Srinagar, November 27, 2020. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
Thousands of devotees thronged the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) at Khanyar Srinagar to have the glimpse of a relic of the saint. However, due to pandemic, no nightlong prayers were observed preceding night.
Devotees raise their hands for prayers as the head priest (not seen) displays the relic of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani at his shrine. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur
The devotees including men, women and children visited the shrine throughout the day. However, Friday congregational prayers witnessed the highest attendance while the religious leaders shed light on the life of Dastgeer Sahib (RA).
Head priest displays a relic of Sufi saint Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani at his shrine in Khanyar on Friday, November 27, 2020. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
Similar function was held at Sarai Bala in which thousands of devotees participated in night-long prayers.
Head priest shed light on the life of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani at his shrine in Srinagar on Friday, November 27, 2020. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
The Urs is being celebrated on 11th of Rabi ul Sani every year according to the Hijri calendar.
Hundreds of devotees thronged the shrine on Friday to mark the saint’s Urs. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur
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