Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) Observed with Religious Fervour

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Srinagar , July 17: Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan and Amir-e-Kabir, was observed with religious fervour on Saturday.Largest congregation took place at Khanqah-e-Moula in Downtown Srinagar. The devotees during the Urs prayed for peace and prosperity and sought blessings from the Almighty.It may be recalled here that the annual Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan is observed on the 6th Zil-Hijjah of Islamic calendar.Amid thin attendance of people due to deadly Covid virus, hundreds of devotees including men, women, children and the elderly thronged the shrine throughout the day.The largest gathering at the shrine was witnessed during Zuhr prayers when the majority of people gathered to offer congregational prayers.On the occasion, scholars shed light on the life of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA). They said that the teachings of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) shall always remain alive.

They added Amir-e-Kabir (RA) was instrumental in spreading Islam in Kashmir and had a major hand in shaping the culture of the Kashmir as Hamdani (RA) also introduced famed handicraft skills for which Kashmir is known all over the world. Meanwhile, the Urs of Shah Hamdan (RA) was also observed with religious fervour at Jenab Sahab Soura, Aasar Sharif Kalashpora, Kabamarg and Khiram Sirhama in Anantnag, Dooru Seer Hamdan, Aham Sharif Bandipora, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama and Bandipora.It is pertinent to mention that amid weekend lockdown the presence of the devotees was very low almost at all places.

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