"Local break on 7th, celebrating Data Sahib's Urs
"Local break on 7th, celebrating Data Sahib's Urs The Punjab government's announcement of a local holiday on September 7th, marking the culmination of Lahore's patron saint Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh's Urs, has sparked excitement among devotees and officials alike. This annual event, spanning from September 5th to the 7th, holds immense cultural and religious significance. On the preceding Sunday, Punjab's caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, personally reviewed the arrangements for the Urs. The three-day celebration, commencing on September 5th, anticipates a substantial turnout of devotees eager to partake in the festivities. The Urs promises a diverse program, featuring Mehfil-e-Sama, the distribution of milk sabeel, Naatia Mushaira (poetry recitation in praise of the Prophet), and special lectures. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for meticulous planning, urging officials to ensure the installation of a robust sound system and SMD screens to enhance ...