Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Faqir Qadir 140th annual Urs

Staff report, "Annual Urs of Sufi poet Qadir Bux Bedil begins" - Regional Times - Karachi, Pakistan
Friday, November 14, 2008

The three-day celebrations of 140th annual Urs of renowned Sufi poet Faqir Qadir Bux Bedal began on Wednesday.

District Nazim Sukkur Syed Nasir Hussain Shah inaugurated the festival by laying floral wreath on the mazar. Later, Sufi faqirs recited the poetry of Bedil.

Speaking on the occasion, district nazim said Sufi saint Qadir Bux Bedal taught the lesson of love and brotherhood. He directed the authorities concerned to complete the project of mazar auditorium within stipulated time. He also announced a grant of Rs100,000 for the publication of books of Faqir Qadir Bux Bedil and arrangements of the Urs.

The Urs celebration would continue for three days. On Saturday, the last day of the Urs, Mushira and Adbi Conference would be held. Sindh Minister for Culture Sassi Palejo will be the chief guest on the occasion.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Faqir Qadir 140th annual Urs
Staff report, "Annual Urs of Sufi poet Qadir Bux Bedil begins" - Regional Times - Karachi, Pakistan
Friday, November 14, 2008

The three-day celebrations of 140th annual Urs of renowned Sufi poet Faqir Qadir Bux Bedal began on Wednesday.

District Nazim Sukkur Syed Nasir Hussain Shah inaugurated the festival by laying floral wreath on the mazar. Later, Sufi faqirs recited the poetry of Bedil.

Speaking on the occasion, district nazim said Sufi saint Qadir Bux Bedal taught the lesson of love and brotherhood. He directed the authorities concerned to complete the project of mazar auditorium within stipulated time. He also announced a grant of Rs100,000 for the publication of books of Faqir Qadir Bux Bedil and arrangements of the Urs.

The Urs celebration would continue for three days. On Saturday, the last day of the Urs, Mushira and Adbi Conference would be held. Sindh Minister for Culture Sassi Palejo will be the chief guest on the occasion.

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