Thousands Gather for Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s Urs
News Desk
Islamabad: The 773rd Urs celebrations of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA) continued for the second consecutive day in Sehwan Sharif, drawing thousands of devotees to the revered shrine.
Pilgrims paid their respects by offering chadars and chanting traditional slogans such as “Mast Qalandar Jhule Laal” and “Dama Dam Mast Qalandar.”
Chairman of the Shehbaz Mela Committee and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Ali Qadri, visited the Syed Abdullah Shah Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday to review the medical facilities available for devotees.
He emphasized that the administration’s top priority is ensuring the well-being of visitors during the Urs.
The DC also inspected a food safety camp set up by the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) to ensure the availability of hygienic food for pilgrims. He instructed officials to take strict action against vendors selling unsafe food items.
Additionally, he visited various sabeels (drinking water points) and personally distributed bottles of mineral water among the devotees.
Accompanying the DC, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jamshoro, Muhammad Zafar Siddique Chhaanga, stated that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place. Police, Rangers, and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed to ensure the safety of attendees.
The visit was also attended by Chairman of the Municipal Committee Sehwan, Syed Shahzad Haider Shah, Assistant Commissioner Waqas Malook, and other officials.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Culture Department organized a musical event at Shahbaz Public Library for the second consecutive day. As part of the Urs celebrations, handicraft stalls and book exhibitions featuring works by various writers were also set up.
