Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
The great Urs at Ajmer Sharif, one of the largest Sufi pilgrimages in the world.
The Ajmer Urs is held from 1 to 6 Rajab in the Islamic lunar calendar, culminating on 6 Rajab. It moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over about 33 years.
When Is Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti?
The Ajmer Urs is held from 1 to 6 Rajab in the Islamic lunar calendar, culminating on 6 Rajab. It moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over about 33 years.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
The Urs (death anniversary) of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, founder of the Chishti Sufi order in India, is held at the Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from many faiths, as Khwaja Sahib is revered as 'Gharib Nawaz', the benefactor of the poor.
How It Is Observed
Pilgrimage to Ajmer Dargah, Qawwali music, prayers and supplications at the shrine, distribution of food (langar), recitation of Sufi poetry, expressing love and seeking spiritual blessings.