Abdullah Shah Ghazi urs begins in Karachi

Published June 7, 2026 Updated June 7, 2026 09:44am

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi on Saturday inaugurated the 1296th annual urs of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi.

The governor visited the shrine in Clifton, offered fateha and laid a chador at the grave. He offered special prayers for the country’s progress, public prosperity, national unity and stability.

He said that the teachings of Abdullah Shah Ghazi conveyed a message of love, tolerance, brotherhood and service to humanity.

The governor also met with the devotees visiting the shrine and welcomed them.

He reviewed the arrangements made for devotees attending the urs.

Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2026

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