The 204th Urs celebrations of the multilingual Sufi poet Hazrat Sachal Sarmast commence today in Daraza Sharif, Sindh.
Devotees from across the country have started arriving, while strict security arrangements have been put in place.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah will inaugurate the three-day urs by laying a ceremonial chadar at the saint’s shrine.
The event will feature religious and cultural gatherings, Sufi poetry recitals, and various other programs.
To ensure the safety and convenience of visitors, 1,100 police personnel have been deployed, with other relevant authorities also engaged in managing the arrangements. The Urs festivities aim to highlight Sindh’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
