Birth Anniversary (Urs of Sufi Saints)
"Urs: The Living Legacy of Sindh’s Sufi Saints"
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar :
Every year, thousands gather in Sehwan Sharif to celebrate the Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar . One of Sindh’s most beloved Sufi saints. His shrine becomes a vibrant center of devotion, where the air fills with the beat of dhamaal, the sound of drums, and the energy of spiritual ecstasy. Pilgrims from all over Pakistan and beyond come to pay homage, seeking blessings and healing through music, prayer, and heartfelt connection. The Urs reflects Lal Shahbaz’s message of love, unity, and resistance to injustice, turning Sehwan into a timeless sanctuary of the soul.
Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai :
The Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is held each year at his shrine in Bhit Shah, where his poetry and teachings come alive in the voices of faqeers, singers, and lovers of Sufi wisdom. Known for his deep love of Sindh, its people, and the divine, Shah Latif's verses are sung continuously during the celebrations, accompanied by the tambura, a traditional string instrument he cherished. The atmosphere is one of peaceful devotion, where literature, music, and spirituality merge preserving his legacy as a mystic poet who found God in nature, human struggle, and love.