Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Friday visited the shrine of Hazrat Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani (RA) at Khanqah in Downtown here to take stock of arrangements for the 654th Urs of the revered saint next week.
The DC sought details of arrangements from differentdepartments made and planned for the annual Urs during his visit to the shrine.He also interacted with office bearers of the shrine management and enquiredabout the requirements for the annual occasion.
Dr Shahid instructed all the concerned departments to ensureadequate arrangements for smooth observance of the Urs. He directed ensuringavailability of uninterrupted drinking water and power supplies, transport andparking, sanitation and first aid during the Urs observance at the shrine.
The annual Urs celebrations of the revered saint is heldevery year from 1 to 6 Zil-Hijjah of the Islamic calendar.
The main function, expected to draw thousands of devoteesfrom across Kashmir, will be held on 6 Zil-Hijjah when devotees can haveglimpse of the saint’s relics.
Syed Ali bin Shahab-ud-Din Hamadani Abidi (1314-1384),popularly known as Shah-e-Hamadan (or King of Hamadan) and as Amir-i Kabir (orthe Great Commander), was a prominent Muslim scholar born in Persia.
He was very influential in spreading Islam in Kashmir andhas had a major hand in shaping the culture of the Kashmir valley.