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Urs Mubarak of revered Sufi saint Baba Wali Hyder Rishi will be observed from April 17 to April 21, 2026, Bhat Sahil  Anantanag, Jammu & Kashmir | April 2026 The 461st Urs Mubarak of revered Sufi saint Baba Wali Hyder Rishi will be observed from April 17 to April 21, 2026, at the Astan Alia (holy shrine premises), drawing devotees, scholars, and spiritual seekers from across the region. The annual Urs, which commemorates the saint’s spiritual legacy, is marked by a series of religious gatherings, prayers, and community activities aimed at promoting devotion, reflection, and unity. Key Highlights The central event of the Urs will be the Shab Khwani (Night of Prayer) on Sunday, April 19, beginning at 10:30 PM. The night-long congregation will include Darood-o-Azkar (remembrance of God) and Khatmat-ul-Muazzamat (collective recitations), concluding with the Fajr (dawn) prayer. Earlier that evening, at around 9:00 PM, devotees will be served Tabarruk (blessed food), a cu...

Urs of Hazrat Sakhi Zain-ud-Din Wali Sahib to Be Observed in Kashmir with Religious Fervor Bhat Sahil  Srinagar, March 29, 2026 — The annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Sakhi Zain-ud-Din Wali Sahib of Aishmuqam, will be observed with deep devotion and religious enthusiasm at his shrines in Aishmuqam, Srigufwara, and Serbal Pahalgam in South Kashmir. As per the announced schedule, the second night (Shab-e-Dom) of the Urs will be commemorated on 12th Shawwal, corresponding to April 1, 2026 (Wednesday). On this occasion, devotees will assemble at the shrines where Isha prayers will be offered at 10:00 PM sharp, followed by an all-night session of spiritual recitations (Shab Khwani). Other daily prayers will be conducted at their usual prescribed times. On the following day, 13th Shawwal (April 2, 2026, Thursday), the traditional Chiraghan (illumination ceremony) and Zool rituals will be held after Maghrib prayers. The five daily prayers will continue as per their...