People from all over the world Friday showed up at the annual Raiwind congregation, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported.
The first phase of the congregation began after the Asr prayers.
People from Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dir, Bajuor, Timergara, Chitral, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Talagang, Chakwal, Sargodha, Khushab, Bhakkar, Mianwali and Kashmir arrived as convoys to the congregation.
Caravans of faithful are pouring in at Raiwind. The visitors have been provided with the basic facilities including residence and parking.