In pictures: Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri's 974th Urs commences
While he is one of the most widely recognised saints in the entire Indian subcontinent, his shrine popularly known as Data Darbar, is one of the most frequented shrines in South Asia. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – Devotees from all across Pakistan have gathered in Lahore to participate in Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri’s 974th Urs ceremony which is held on the 18th, 19th and 20th of the Islamic month of Safar.
Born in Afghanistan in around 1009, Ali Hajveri settled in Lahore where he died with the reputation of a renowned preacher and teacher.
With his tomb-shrine located in Lahore, Ali Hajveri is acclaimed as the patron saint of the city. While he is one of the most widely recognised saints in the entire Indian subcontinent, his shrine – popularly known as Data Darbar, is one of the most frequented shrines in South Asia.
A devotee pours oil into a lamp at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri during his 974th Urs ceremony. Photo: OINN
A beautiful view of the shrine of Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri illuminated with colorful lights during his three-day-long Urs ceremony. Photo: OINN
A woman weeps while offering prayers at Lahore’s Data Darbar. Photo: OINN
Devotees light lamps at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri during his 974th Urs ceremony. Photo: OINN
A devotee stands with a tray of lamps in his hands during the 974th Urs ceremony at Data Darbar in Lahore. Photo: OINN
A view of traffic jam at Circular Road due to the 974th Urs ceremony at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ali Hajveri. Photo: OINN
