25 Muharram
Urs begins
The opening of the ten-day Urs observance.
URS MUBARAK & OCCASIONS
Urs & Religious Gatherings
The traditional ten-day Urs sequence, from 25 Muharram through 5 Safar, as part of the traditional Urs observance.
What is Urs
Urs is the annual remembrance of a saint on the day of his passing, traditionally marked by prayer, Quran recitation, devotional observances and community gathering. The Unava Urs is a ten-day observance beginning on 25 Muharram and continuing through 5 Safar, with the main remembrance associated with 29 Muharram. This is presented as a traditional account; confirm the current year’s dates and programme with the Khadim before travelling.
The ten days of the Urs
Explore the ten-day Urs programme and its daily observances. Select a day to learn about each ceremony.
26 Muharram
Quran Khwani and Milad Sharif
Quran recitation and Milad Sharif gathering.
27 Muharram
Roshan-e-Chiragh
The traditional lighting of lamps.
28 Muharram
Flag hoisting ceremony
The flag-hoisting observance.
29 Muharram
Mehfil-e-Shama and main Sandal
The main Sandal ceremony takes place at 4:00 AM.
The main Sandal ceremony takes place at 4:00 AM.
1 Safar
Gusal and Sandal
Gusal and Sandal observances.
2 Safar
Ayat-e-Karima
An observance of Ayat-e-Karima.
3 Safar
Special Fateha and Dua
A special Fateha and supplication.
4 Safar
Niyaz
Niyaz observance.
5 Safar
Sandal Sharif at the 11 Mazars
Sandal Sharif is observed at the eleven mazars.
Other annual observances
Eid Gusal
The Mazar is washed with rosewater on each Eid.
Loban
Loban is offered at 5:00 AM and again after Maghrib.
Related Urs
Remembrances are also held for Hazrat Hamza (Mamujaan), Dama Amma (Rastima) and Dadi Amma around 16–18 Rajab.
Plan your visit with care
Arrive before the main Sandal, ideally on the previous night. Visitors may bring roses or a chadar as part of the devotional observances. During busy gatherings, keep your group together and agree on a meeting point.
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