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Jammu and Kashmir: Ganderbal observes annual urs of Sufi saint

| @indiablooms | Jul 10, 2023, at 11:57 pm

The annual Urs of Sufi Saint Syed Peer Akbar Shah Khaleefa-e-Naqashbandi (RA) was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal region with utmost religious fervour.

The tranquil village of Waliwar in Ganderbal district buzzed with spiritual energy and devotion as thousands of devotees gathered to honour the revered saint. This two-day event, held at the saint's shrine, attracted devotees from far and wide, seeking solace, divine blessings, and a deeper connection with their spiritual heritage, reports Greater Kashmir.

The serene surroundings of Waliwar Lar were filled with prayers, hymns, and the fragrance of incense. Devotees of all ages arrived at the shrine to pay their respects to Hazrat Syed Peer Akbar Shah Khaleefa-e-Naqashbandi (RA) and participate in the sacred rituals of the Urs.

Abdul Rouf Qureshi, a devoted attendee, expressed his deep devotion, as he was quoted as saying by the news portal, "Attending the Urs fills my heart with tranquility and brings me closer to the teachings of Hazrat Syed Peer Akbar Shah Khaleefa-e-Naqashbandi (RA). His message of love, peace, and unity resonates with me, and I feel blessed to be part of this spiritual gathering."

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