Urs Festivals – Shrines Across Pakistan

Spiritual devotion meets music and poetry at Urs—the death anniversaries of revered Sufi saints.

Spiritual devotion meets music and poetry at Urs—the death anniversaries of revered Sufi saints. These gatherings transcend boundaries, bringing together people from all walks of life.

2025 Highlights:

• Data Ganj Bakhsh, Lahore – Aug 13–15: Qawwali, langar, and dhamaal.
• Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan Sharif – Feb 17–19: Spiritual ecstasy with dhamaal.
• Baba Bulleh Shah, Kasur – Aug 22–24: Poetic nights under the stars.
• Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Karachi – June 17: Seaside devotion in an urban shrine.
• Sachal Sarmast, Khairpur – Mar 14–16: Music & literature in Sindh’s heart.

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