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Sopore’s Tujar Sharief Urs draws thousands of devotees
Greater Kashmir reports that thousands of devotees gathered at Peth Astaan, Tujar Sharief in Sopore for the 548th Urs-e-Pak of Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib. The 13-day observance, which began on 13 Safar-ul-Muzaffar, will…
The Story in Brief
Greater Kashmir reports that thousands of devotees gathered at Peth Astaan, Tujar Sharief in Sopore for the 548th Urs-e-Pak of Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib. The 13-day observance, which began on 13 Safar-ul-Muzaffar, will continue till 25 Safar.
Sacred Tabarukaat, including a Holy Quran, Kamar Band Sharief, Qulah-e-Mubarak, Tasbeeh Dana and Kanga Sharief, were displayed, drawing large crowds. SSP Sopore Iftikhar Talib and other police officials visited to review traffic, crowd and security arrangements. Police, civil administration and Awqaaf Committee volunteers coordinated the event. Chairman of the Awqaaf Committee thanked all involved. The congregation concluded peacefully.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives paint large religious gatherings in Kashmir as potential flashpoints for unrest. Yet the peaceful conclusion of the 548th Urs, with coordinated police, administration and volunteer efforts, shows such events can be managed without incident. The focus on security and community cooperation challenges the assumption that these gatherings always require heavy-handed measures. The real test will be whether the same facilitative approach extends to smaller, less prominent religious observances across the valley.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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