MULTAN: The three-day 702nd Urs of Hazrat Shah Rukn-i-Alam began at his shrine at Qila Kuhna Qasim Bagh on Sunday.

The ceremonies started with traditional ‘ghusl’ of the shrine with rosewater by former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (caretaker of the shrine).

Thousands of devotees from all over the country, especially interior Sindh, flocked to the shrine to pay homage to the saint.

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other security measures have been taken to ensure security at the venue.

Mr Qureshi said the saints had spread the message of peace and harmonious living.

He said the Muslims should follow in the footsteps of the saints and make efforts to promote peace.

Published in Dawn, February 15th, 2016