The three-day Urs has finally come to an end. This event is celebrated in the memory of Hazrat Ali Hajveri who is commonly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh. The 975th celebration of the Urs was filled with energy and an incredible amount of enthusiasm. People from all over the country visited the shrine in Lahore and participated in the event.
Here’s a stunning collection of pictures of the event that you might have missed:
1. Devout followers celebrated the feats achieved by the sacred soul who left us years ago
2. The pictures that have surfaced are mesmerizing…
3…and absolutely breathtaking.
4. We can see that the shrine was decorated with lights which added to its beauty
5. People congregated to make duas
6. A sense of serenity could be felt through each picture
7. The sanctity of the place can easily be felt in the pictures, too
8. Truly, it seems like a sight to behold
9. Even nightfall couldn’t take away from the brilliance of the place
10. And this picture, with our nation’s flag fluttering atop, is all the more impactful
11. People visited the shrine and prayed for the wellbeing of their loved ones
12. Everyone danced joyously…
13. …to celebrate the message of peace
14. Even foreigners joined in
15. Oil lamps were lit and people stood by, transfixed
16. Even Amir Khan took part in the Urs
17. All the rituals were followed including this one which was to serve the langar
18. The peaceful atmosphere at the shrine successfully instilled serenity amongst all
The event was celebrated with love, joy, and dedication which is a clear indication of the respect people have for the Saint. Do you have your own pictures to share? Drop em by in the comments section below.
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