Srinagar
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Wednesday visited the shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani at Khanyar to review the arrangements for the annual Urs of the revered saint.
Senior officers from PDD, PHE, Health, SRTC, RTO, SMC, F&ES, Police, Traffic besides members of the Wakf Board accompanied him.
The DC sought details of arrangements different departments have made for the Urs. He also interacted with the office bearers of the shrine management and verified details of arrangements made at the shrine for the annual occasion.
Concerned officers briefed the DC about arrangements their respective departments have made to ensure smooth observance of the Urs at the shrine which attracts thousands of devotees during the period.
The SE PDD said curtailment-free power to the shrine and minimum possible curtailment in the area surrounding it has been chalked out for the Urs period.
The transport department was directed to ensure adequate transportation facilities until after Isha prayers for devotees coming to and leaving the shrine throughout the period of the Urs convention.
The PDD and SMC were asked to ensure street lights around the shrine are in working condition and maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation around the shrine.
The DC also instructed the Police and Traffic departments to ensure proper security and effective traffic regulation measures on routes to the shrine on the occasion.
Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani who is also popularly known as Ghous-ul-Azam Peer Dastageer Sahib is an 11th century saint whose annual Urs celebrations are held every year in the fourth month of the Islamic Hijri Calendar from 1 to 11 Rabi al-Thani.
The main function when the revered saint’s anniversary is observed will be held on 11 Rabi al-Thani when thousands of devotees from across Kashmir are drawn to the Dastgeer Sahib shrine for a glimpse of the saint’s relics.
