The district administration has declared October 1 a public holiday to mark the Urs of revered Sufi poet and mystic Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid (R.A). The annual commemoration draws thousands of devotees from across Pakistan.
Deputy Commissioner Khurram Pervez issued the official notification on Saturday. It stated that all government offices in the district would remain closed on October 1.
The order clarified that the holiday would not apply to ongoing board examinations, banks, or federal institutions, which will continue their regular operations.
Urs of Khawaja Ghulam Farid
Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid (1845–1901), a towering figure of Sufi thought, was born in Chachran, Bahawalpur. Known for his deep spiritual devotion and humility, he was a follower of both the Chishti and Qadiri Sufi traditions.
His poetry, largely in Saraiki, remains a cornerstone of South Asian mysticism. His celebrated collection Diwan-e-Farid explores themes of divine love, human compassion, and the beauty of nature, often conveyed through the devotional form of Kafi.
Devotees gather for urs
Each year, the Urs is observed with great reverence, featuring spiritual gatherings, recitations, and devotional music. Thousands of followers visit Rahim Yar Khan and nearby areas to pay tribute to the Sufi saint’s legacy of love, tolerance, and harmony.
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