𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝘇𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗶 𝗭𝗮𝗶𝗻- 𝘂𝗱-.𝗗𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗶 (𝗥𝗮) - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝘇𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗶 𝗭𝗮𝗶𝗻- 𝘂𝗱-.𝗗𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗶 (𝗥𝗮) - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝘉𝘺 : 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭

Date: 11th April 2025
Location: Aishmuqam, District Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Occasion: Zool Festival / Annual Urs

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝘀:

The Urs (death anniversary) of Hazrat Sakhi Zain-ud-Din Wali (RA) is a significant spiritual and cultural event in South Kashmir, especially in the district of Anantnag. It is held at the revered shrine in Aishmuqam, where devotees from all over Kashmir and beyond gather in large numbers.

This annual event marks the union of the saint with the Divine, and is observed with deep reverence, prayer, and devotion.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝘀 :

Zool Festival:
The Urs is also famously known for the Zool festival, named after the traditional practice of lighting torches (zool), symbolizing spiritual illumination and devotion. Pilgrims carry these flaming torches during the night, a unique and visually stunning feature of the celebration.

Night-long Devotion:
Devotees participate in night-long prayers, Qawwali, recitation of Quran, and Na’ats in praise of the saint and the Prophet (PBUH).

Large Processions:
Massive processions and gatherings take place as people flock to the shrine to pay homage and seek blessings.

Offerings and Langar:
People offer chadars (sacred cloths) and flowers at the shrine, and community kitchens (langar) provide free meals to thousands of devotees.

Cultural Harmony:
The Urs brings together people of various communities, promoting a sense of unity, peace, and shared spiritual heritage.

About Hazrat Sakhi Zain-ud-Din Wali (RA):

He was a 15th-century Sufi saint and a key figure in spreading Islam and Sufism in the Kashmir Valley.

Originally a prince named Zia Singh, he embraced Islam under the influence of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA).

Known for his spiritual wisdom, selflessness, and devotion, he spent much of his life in deep meditation and prayer in the caves of Aishmuqam.

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