Category Archives: Sufi Urs and Event Dates

Exiled Members of Sufi Gonabadi Dervish Order Told to “Repent” or Serve Life in Prison

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

The sentences of a lifetime in exile issued against Mohammad Ali Shamshirzan and Hamid Arayesh of the Sufi order in Iran known as Gonabadi Dervishes has been illegally changed to life in prison unless the two “repent,” a source with … Continue reading →

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Devotees throng Kalaburagi to witness 613th Urs-e-Sharief

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Imam Salim Chishti

Kalaburagi is also known as Gulbargah and is near Hyderabad, India. Thousands of devotees cutting across religious lines thronged the streets of historic city to participate in the famous sandal procession to mark the beginning of the four-day 613th Urs-e-Sharief … Continue reading →

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Kul Am Wa Antum Bi Khair!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

Today marks the first of Muharram 1438. A greeting of happy new year to all! The wonderful calligraphy depicts the traditional “May you greet every year in good health” In that greeting includes one’s physical, spiritual and psychological health as … Continue reading →

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Urs Dates 1438AH 2016-17CE Calendar PDF

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

as salaam alaykum! You can use the attached calendar to plan ahead for Urs events. The dates are subject to change according to the moonsighting so always check the online calendar as well. 2016-2017-urs-dates-calendar [subscribe2]

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Mela Chiraghan begins

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Imam Salim Chishti

LAHORE – Three-day 428th Urs celebrations of Hazrat Shah Hussain popularly known as Madhu Lal Hussain kicked off yesterday at his shrine in Baghbanpura with traditional fervor and zeal. The celebrations are also known as Mela Chiraghan, or the festival … Continue reading →

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