Followers flock to honour the truthful Saint Abdul Qadir Jilani

An annual ceremony to commemorate a centuries-old tale, that Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani raised a sunken ship carrying a wedding party, at the pleading of the groom's mother, saving all the occupants was observed on Thursday along the banks of Lahore's River Ravi.

Devotees drop symbolic paper boats, as offerings to Saint Jilani, as a way of giving thanks after their desire to give birth to a son is fulfilled.

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Ati Khan

Sep 11, 2015 08:16pm

Nice pictures, but silly tradition.

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iqbal carrim

Sep 12, 2015 11:07am

One of the many non Islamic heritages in Asia and Africa which pervert the simple,beautiful teachings of Islam.

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sarfras

Sep 12, 2015 11:39am

Unfortunate.

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Peace

Sep 12, 2015 12:25pm

Let's not judge others. Live and let live. I respect this tradition of theirs as I respect all. Love to all Malice to non. May he judge who is the Judge(Waqeeloo) and not us before we judge ourselves and are judged.

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Sep 12, 2015 05:47pm

@Ati Khan why can't we just let people do whatever makes them happy without judging them. Their beliefs don't do any harm to you so please don't stress yourself too much.

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Azhar

Sep 12, 2015 06:04pm

This is all a saint did? Let's focus on his teachings- he was a model of tolerance, b he served to those who are grieving, he was a hope of symbol, and he lived on dry piece of bread. Prayers can save a sinking boat, and can heal those who suffered a death, however, once death is called on a soul then rest is a story.

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imtiaz

Sep 12, 2015 09:48pm

@Azhar "death is called upon a soul". Really?? Shows your ignorance. The soul never dies it is the body that experiences death. Do some research. Btw I agree to your comments regarding application of the saints teachings to daily life.

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M.Saeed

Sep 13, 2015 12:41am

Illiteracy without bounds !

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Tariq, Lahore

Sep 13, 2015 12:59am

Colourful pageant!

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haider

Sep 13, 2015 09:08am

Do not judge others enjoy the human love and his efforts to interact with the Spirit.

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Adil

Sep 13, 2015 11:25am

South Asia is one those geographical areas full of colourfull cultures and traditions that prevail for thousands of years.

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Sep 13, 2015 11:30am

Saints, holy men and holy women bring people of goodwill together in praise and thanksgiving. Long live the memory of Saint Syed Abdul Qadir Jilaniir Jilani.

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ahsan

Sep 14, 2015 03:43am

such a beautiful festival. We have a rich cultural history and such festival should be encouraged as these help preserve and extend our cultural diversity. These holy saints are our most treasured asset.

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Saif

Sep 14, 2015 04:36am

@sarfras ...so is your comment...unfortunate.

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Changez_Khan

Sep 14, 2015 04:31pm

Stone age silly traditions continue ... people will never learn, that's why Government should concentrate on education.

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Danish

Sep 14, 2015 04:57pm

Self invented religious activity.

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Common Man

Sep 14, 2015 05:19pm

you have love with your child and you celebrate his/her birth days on the face book, even you do not know what good or evil he/she will become in the future. But if some people are showing their love to a definite good person, what is the reason to become ablaze? what a "stone heart" and (self made) stamped of "being Islamic". Be polite and cool minded & do not think only i am on the right path!

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