Urs of Saint Darvesh Gulam Quadir in Poonch brings people of all faiths under one roof

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Poonch (J&K), May 06 (ANI): Sufism has entrenched itself at the centre of cultural and spiritual life in India. The state of Jammu & Kashmir serves as the richest reservoir of this tradition and this can well witnessed during the Urs of sufi saints in the state when people cutting across religious lines gather under one roof. So, giving a glimpse of this unique devotional culture, today we take you to the urs of Darvesh Gulam Quadir that was recently commemorated in the Poonch district of the state. Take a look. Reverberating with the verses of Holy Quran, the shrine of Darvesh Gulam Quadir located in the Bandi Chechian Village of Poonch recently became the abode of peace and tranquility as people cutting across religious lines came to attend the urs of holy saint. Devotees offered special prayers for the peace and tranquility of the state and prayed for the fulfillment of their wishes. As a part of the celebration, Sufi scholars and Imams, the worship leader of a Mosque threw light on the life, religious services, teachings and spiritual strength of the saint, who devoted his entire life to preach Islam and spread love and brotherhood. The presence of Sufism in Jammu & Kashmir has added a sparkle of tolerance to the beauty of the state. Forming an integral part of people ethos for the last several centuries, even today the Sufi traditions play an important role in their lives and connote them with an understanding of the...
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