Urs the small city in Ajmer of Rajasthan celebrates the death of Khwaja
Moinuddin Chishty. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty is the most famous Sufi Saint of
the Chisti Order of Asia. He claimed his progeny to Muhammad through sixth
Shi Imam - Jafar al-Sadiq. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty is one of the most
outstanding figures in the annals of Islamic Mysticism. He is also the
founder of Chystiyya order of India.
The Dargah (resting place) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty is placed in Ajmere
Sharif. This Dargah is also the site of largest Muslim Fair called the Urs
Ajmer Sharif Fair. This fair goes on for six consecutive days.
Urs Ajmer Sharif Fair
Kwaja Moinudeen Chishty came from Persia and established Chystiyya Order in
India. He is also known as Gharib Nawaz or the protector of poor. Khawajah
came from a wealthy family but gave up everything to serve the poor. And so
he is called the Messiah of Poor. The Pilgrims who come here to seek the
blessings of Khwajah make rich offerings called Nazrana at the holy spot of
Ajmere Sharif. Outside the sanctom sanctorum of Dargah, professional singers
sing quwallis in the praise of Khwajah. Pilgrims stand around them,
listening to then attentively.
Urs
Ajmer Sharif Fair: 