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 show 3 years of servey on Urs-e-razvi, WPNEWS18 published these article.[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]
| 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 |
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.
- ^ "Urs E Razavi at dozens of other countries".