The 720th annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia (RA) was held in New Delhi, in which a group of 94 Pakistani Zaireen also participated. Mr. Aizaz Khan, Charge d’ Affaires, Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi also paid respect at the dargah of the 14th-century Sufi saint of the Chishtia lineage, who is known for his message of love, peace, and brotherhood.

After placing the traditional chaddar on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, the Charge Affaires and the visiting Zaireen offered special prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

On arrival at the Dargah, the Charge d’ Affaires and Pakistani Zaireen were greeted by Sajjadah Nasheen Dewan Syed Tahir Nizami and other notable members of the Dargah Committee. Sajjadah Nasheen Dewan Syed Tahir Nizami did the dastaarbandi (traditional turban) of the Charge d’ Affaires. The Zaireen also visited the Dargah of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA), which is located in the same compound and offered dua.

Later, representatives of the Zaireen held a separate meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires in the Mission and expressed their gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and the High Commission for facilitating their visit.

Pakistani Zaireen are in New Delhi from 31st October to 8th November 2023, to participate in the annual Urs Mubarak. The Zaireen attend the annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (RA) under the 1974 India-Pakistan protocol on visits to religious shrines.

New Delhi
3 November, 2023