Location: Baba Nagri, Wangat, Kangan, Indian administered Jammu & Kashmir: In one of the largest spiritual gatherings of the year, more than 100,000 devotees from across Jammu and Kashmir—and beyond—gathered in Baba Nagri, Wangat Kangan to mark the 129th annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Nizamuddin Kiyanwi Larvi (RA).
This year, due to Eid al-Adha falling in early June, the traditional Urs dates were adjusted. The spiritual ceremonies commenced on June 8 and concluded on June 9, instead of the usual June 6–8 schedule.
A Gathering of Faith Across Borders
Devotees from Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Surankote, Kalakote, Uri, Pahalgam, Bandipora, Kokernag, Kulgam, Kishtwar, Doda, Shopian, Kupwara, and various regions of Jammu and outside Jammu & Kashmir traveled to attend the sacred event.
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The concluding ceremony witnessed an emotional and spiritually uplifting atmosphere with night-long prayers, Qur’an recitations, Durood o Azkaar (salutations and remembrance), and the Khitab al-Mu’azzamat—a major sermon of the Urs.
Message of Peace, Harmony, and Reform
Mian Altaf Ahmad, the Sajjada Nashin (spiritual head), delivered the keynote address during the concluding session. In his moving sermon, he emphasized the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), urging followers to maintain communal harmony, promote Islamic values, and—most critically—protect youth from the growing threat of drug addiction.
“Any household afflicted by drug abuse is doomed to collective suffering,” Mian Altaf declared, urging the younger generation to abstain from destructive habits and reconnect with spirituality and service.
He also praised the legacy of Baba Nizamuddin Kiyanwi (RA), who dedicated his life to human service, scholarship, and spiritual enlightenment.
Organizational Excellence
The Urs featured addresses from numerous renowned Islamic scholars, each reflecting on the noble life and mission of the revered saint. Organizers ensured adequate food and accommodation for the sea of pilgrims who had traveled long distances to pay homage.
Mian Altaf extended heartfelt gratitude to the Ganderbal district administration for facilitating the large-scale gathering with efficient and well-coordinated arrangements. He noted a year-on-year increase in attendance, signaling a growing spiritual awakening and reverence for the saint’s message of love, unity, and service.
Why It Matters
The annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Nizamuddin Kiyanwi Larvi (RA) stands as a powerful symbol of Kashmir’s rich spiritual heritage and the enduring legacy of Sufi traditions that promote peace, interfaith harmony, and collective reform. As spiritual gatherings continue to draw massive crowds across the region, they underscore the importance of grassroots religious leadership in addressing contemporary challenges—especially those facing youth.
