Srinagar, Nov 11: The annual Urs in the memory of Sufi Saint Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) concluded on Friday while thousands of devotees offered congregational Friday prayers at Khanyar and Saraibala Srinagar.
Shortly after the Friday prayers the holy relics belonged to Dastgeer Sahab (RA) were exhibited to the devotees both at Khanyar and Saraibala.
Hazrat Shiekh Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani also known as Ghaus-ul-Azam or fondly called as Peer Dastgeer Sahib is being revered by one and all across Jammu and Kashmir.
Devotees thronged these shrines in large numbers from different districts of the Valley.
Every year, the Urs begins on 1st day of Rabi Al Thani during which special prayers are held every day till 11th day of Rabi Al Thani. The next Friday is observed as the Friday following Urs.
The congregational prayers were also observed at Masjid Sharief Dastgeer Sahib (RA) at Nowhamam Sopore where thousands of people gathered to have a glimpse of the holy relics of the revered saint.
Authorities had made all necessary arrangements for the convenience of devotees including transportation, sanitation, drinking water, street lights and medical first aid. Some public and private organisations had also erected temporary tents to facilitate devotees.
