Two-day annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Pir Makki begins

LAHORE - The two-day annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Azizuddin, popularly known as Pir Makki, began here on Sunday. The celebrations formally commenced at Mazar-e-Sharif with a Chadar Poshi ceremony. Provincial Minister Bilal Yasin was the chief guest, while Secretary Auqaf Punjab Dr Ehsan Bhutta, Administrator Rana Ehsan-ul-Haq, Director Administration Muhammad Shakir and Manager Darbar Mian Mir Ghulam Rasool, along with pilgrims and devotees, attended the ceremony. A Mehfil-e-Naat and religious gathering was also held on the occasion, followed by special prayers for the security, stability and prosperity of the country. The police made elaborate security arrangements for the Urs, with additional personnel deployed at the shrine and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of pilgrims and devotees. Speaking on the occasion, Bilal Yasin said Hazrat Pir Makki was a great Sufi saint and spiritual personality whose teachings continued to inspire people towards peace, tolerance and service to humanity.