Urs Of Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) Observed

Srinagar: Thousands of people on Monday thronged the shrine of revered Sufi saint Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), commonly known as ‘Datageer Sahib’ at Khaniyar here and offered prayers. The devotees thronged the shrine throughout the day on the annual Urs.
Reports said congregational Fajr prayers at the famous shrine were offered by thousands of people, who converged from different parts of the Valley, most from its vicinity.
Devotees offered Durud (praises to prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Similar congregation was also held at the shrine of Dastageer Sahib Saraibala Lal Chowk in the city centre.
Last night, devotees held prayers by offering Durud and recited Holy Quran for the entire night at the shrine for the blessing of Allah.