Urs-e-Razavi
| Urs-e-Razvi | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Urs-e-Razvi |
| Observed by | Sufi Sunni Muslims |
| Significance | death anniversary of Imam Ahmad Raza Qadri |
| Observances | Marches, Mehfil-e-Milad, Ghusl of Dargah, Speeches by scholars, Dua and Zikr. |
| Begins | 23 Safar |
| Ends | 25 Safar |
| Frequency | Annual/lunar (every 25 lunations) |
| Related to | Ahmed Raza Khan |
Urs-e-Rizawi, also known as Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, (Urdu: عرس اعلی حضرت) is a 3 day long annual event commemorating the death anniversary of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan organized at the Dargah Ala Hazrat. recently Islamic Research Center showed 3 years of survey on Urs-e-Razvi, WPNEWS18 published these articles.[1] It largely attracts followers of Sufism, where scholars discuss Ahmad Raza Khan's contribution in reforming Sufism in India. In recent times, it has acted as a platform for clerics to guide their followers, which usually involves discussion over Islamic teachings and methodologies. A recent trend has been the discussion of socio-economic issues concerning the subcontinent's Muslims, such as the recent supreme court of India verdict regarding Triple Talaq[2] or raising awareness about the deteriorating socio-economic conditions of the Muslim community.[3]
Chadar Peshi
[edit]The Chadar Peshi is a ceremony in which a Chadar is placed on a tomb and is presented by different people across the world as a tribute and honor. President Tayyip Erdogan sent the gifts and Chadar for the Dargah in 2016.[4]
Urs in other countries
[edit]Because the crowds became too large, the Dargah officials distributed the Urs celebration among other countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, mauritius, the United Kingdom, South Africa the United States, and Turkey.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "इस्लामिक रिसर्च सेंटर की Urs-e-razvi पर 3 साल की रिपोर्ट, देखें जरूर". Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ Agarwal, Priyangi (30 October 2016). "Urs-e-Razvi aims to draw attention of public to basic problems". Times of India. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Education institutions to be set".
- ^ "Celebration of Urs E Razavi". Times Headlines. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Urs E Razavi at dozens of other countries".