Urs Fair

The Urs Fair held in Ajmer in Rajasthan, is celebrated in the honor of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. It is celebrated to mark the death anniversary of this revered saint. The mortal remains of this saint are buried in Dargah Sharif. It is a very famous pilgrimage of the Muslims in India in the state of Rajasthan, who throng the place during the Urs fair. The memorial of the saint known as Dargah Sharif is the time of the Urs fair. The fair is held during the first six days of Rajab, which is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.

The saint came to India from Persia to establish the Chishtia order of akirs. The saint is also known as Gharib Nawaz, which basically called the protector of the poor. He devoted his whole life to the service to the poor. He lived for almost more than a hundred years and lived the life of a simple man. He never thought highly of himself.He expired in absolute peace and calm, disturbed by none.

During the Urs Fair, numerous devotees visited Ajmer who come over here from far and wide to take part in celebrations. Muslims from not from all over India but from

the world attend the Urs fair,it is the largest fair of Muslims in India. The place where he mortal remains of the saint have been buried is called Nazrana. This is where the devotees make their offerings and seek blessings. The items that are given in the form of holy offerings are roses, sandalwood paste, perfumes, incense sticks, jasmine and many more. The wonderful fragrance spread in the air directly enters inside the soul and purifies the thought process. The devotees traverse the gate seven times with a firm belief that they will get a secured place in paradise. The tomb is cleansed and enclosed with an embroidered silk cloth. If your wish is fulfilled you can give chaddar (blanket), neema and Ghilaph. Various professional singers known as Qawwals sit in the exterior premises of Dargah, with their high pitched voice seems unusual. The music is downright melodious and a bunch of listeners can always be seen standing in circle around the singers. It is a time for celebration and festivity in the memory of a great saint.