Srinagar, Oct 14: With hearts filled with devotion, devotees gathered under the clean sky as their faith deepened while night-long prayers commenced at the revered Dastgeer Sahab Shrine in Khanyar, Srinagar.
The prayers mark the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), which is to be celebrated tomorrow, an occasion that brings thousands together in remembrance of the Sufi saint’s teachings and legacy.
According to the details obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) this year, the sense of anticipation is palpable, as families from different parts of the valley have made their way to the shrine.
For many, it is not just a religious gathering but a tradition deeply rooted in their lives.
Mukhtar Ahmad, a local from Khawaja Bazar, Srinagar, said that coming here gives him peace. “I have been attending the Urs since childhood with my parents, and now I bring my own childre