Srinagar: Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) was observed with religious fervour on Thursday across Kashmir.
The largest congregation was held at Khanqah-e-Moula in Downtown here. During the Urs, the devotees prayed for prosperity of Kashmir. Scholars highlighted the contribution of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) in spreading Islam in Kashmir.
Hundreds of devotees including women, children, and elderly thronged the shrine throughout the day. The largest gathering at the shrine was witnessed during Zuhr prayers where thousands of people gathered to offer congregational prayers.
The devotees recited Naat and verses from holy Quran during the day. Special ‘Duaiya Majlis’ and night long prayers were offered by devotees.
The annual Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) is observed every year on 6th Zil-Hijjah of Islamic calendar.
On the occasion, light was thrown on teachings of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA). People from across various districts offered prayers at Khanqah-e-Moula here.
Officials said that administration had made special arrangements for devotees.
Meanwhile, the Urs of Shah-e- Hamdan (RA) was also observed with religious fervor at Khankah Faizpanah Tral, Jinab Sahab Soura, Aasar Sharif Kalashpora, Kabamarg, and Khiram Sirhama in Anantnag, Dooru Seer Hamdan, Aham Sharif Bandipora, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama and Bandipora. The Urs was also observed at Khanqah Moula Sopore.
