Pakistani envoy attends Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s Urs in India

Official statement says chargé d'affaires presented traditional chaddar on behalf of Pakistan

LAHORE:

Pakistan’s top diplomat in India participated in the 810th annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Khwaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) in Ajmer Sharif, India on Monday.

Aftab Hasan Khan, charge' d affaires of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi presented the traditional chaddar on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, according to an official statement today.

On arrival at the Dargah [shrine], the envoy was received by Syed Bilal Chishti, as well as other prominent members of the Anjuman Moinia Fakhria Chishtia Khuddam Sahib.

Cd’A Aftab Hasan Khan visited the Dargah of Hazrat Khawaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) on the occasion of 810th Urs Mubarak at Ajmer Sharif. He presented the traditional Chaddar at the shrine on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/m1leId5aI7

— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) February 7, 2022

Subsequently, dua (prayers) was offered and the traditional “dastarbandi” performed.

“The Cd’A thanked all those present at the shrine, especially the administration for facilitating his visit on the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs,” read the statement.

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Hazrat Khwaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) is one the most revered Sufi saints of the sub-continent and a source of spiritual nourishment for devotees from around the world. He is the founder of the Chishtia order in the region.

At the Dargah Sharif, the Cd’A was welcomed by Syed Bilal Chishti and other members of Anjuman Moinia Fakharia Chishtia Khuddam Khawaja Sahib. After presenting traditional chaddar, dua was offered. Syed Bilal Chishti also did the Dastarbandi of the Cd’A. pic.twitter.com/PfC7tZjhwy

— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) February 7, 2022

This year visit of the Zaireen [pilgrims] from Pakistan under the Pakistan-India Bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, 1974 could not take place due to coronavirus restrictions in India.

Last month, the Indian government denied visas to 170 Pakistani tourists who had registered for the tour of the neighbouring country and wanted to visit Ajmer Sharif, New Delhi, Mith, Jaipur and other areas of India.