Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi Sunday participated in the 981st Urs celebrations of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali bin Usman Al-Hajveri at his shrine by laying a ceremonial sheet and offering flowers wreath, reported 24NewsHd TV channel.
The Urs of Hazrat Ali bin Usman Data Ganj Bakhsh, a revered Sufi saint, commenced with great reverence in Lahore, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country and around the world.
Minister Naqvi led the prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, emphasizing the need for national unity and harmony.
During the ceremony, special prayers were also offered for the oppressed Muslims of occupied Kashmir and Palestine.
In addition to his participation in the religious observance, Mohsin Naqvi took the opportunity to inspect the ongoing renovation and beautification project at Data Darbar.
The Secretary of Auqaf, Punjab, provided a detailed briefing on the progress and future plans of the project, aimed at preserving the sanctity and historical significance of the site.
Mohsin Naqvi extended his greetings to the devotees of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh worldwide.
"Today, more than ever, we need to adhere to the teachings of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh and other revered saints," Naqvi said, stressing the importance of following the principles of love, compassion, and unity that these spiritual figures embodied.
Reporter: Awais kiyani