Data Sahib's Urs concludes peacefully.

Byline: FAIZAN ALI WARRAICH

LAHORE -- The 976th Urs of the 11th century saint and preacher Hazrat Usman bin Ali Hajveri, popularly known as Data Sahib , concluded peacefully on Sunday amid strict security measures. Thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the shrine to pay homage to the saint for his services for Islam. He is best known for his scholarly work on Sufism titled 'Kashf-al-Ma?jub' (Unveiling of the Hidden). Mehfil-e-Naat and Mehfil-e-Samaa continued on all three days of the Urs at Data Sahib Mosque's main hall. Philanthropists distributed free food to devotees. Going by tradition, devotees lit oil lamps to make their wishes and prayers to come true. On the concluding day of one of the oldest festivals in the city, stalls of colourful bangles and artificial jewellery were also set up. The Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department distributed free milk to devotees of the saint. An official of the Auqaf Department told The Nation that these milk distribution points are being set up since 1962. Milkmen in large numbers from Bund Road, Shahdara, Walled City and Harbanspura areas brought milk to the shrine for free distribution to devotees. 'We came from Shahdara as we have a lot...

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