103rd Annual Urs Of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin From July 18 to 29
For the devotees attending the annual Urs, a grand dome spanning 3 lakh square feet is being set up at Tajbagh.
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Several domes have already been constructed. Apart from the Dargah premises, domes are also being erected near the outer gate, the fairground, and other areas.
Under Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust chairman Pyare Khan and secretary Taj Ahmed Raja, all necessary arrangements are being meticulously planned.
A significant meeting of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust was held at the trust office to discuss preparations for the annual Urs.
The meeting was attended by trust chairman Pyare Khan, secretary Taj Ahmed Raja, vice-president Dr Surendra Jichkar, and members Mustafa Bhai Topiwala, Haji Imran Khan Tazi, and Farooq Bhai Bawla.
Taj Ahmed Raja, secretary of the trust, stated that excellent arrangements have been made at the fairground. Special attention has been given to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience. Support is also being received from the local administration, and a meeting with them will be held soon.
Arrangements for parking, toilets, accommodation, domes, water, transportation, and security are being prioritised.
CCTV cameras will be used to monitor the Urs.
Baba's flag to be hoisted on July 18
The annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Rahmatullah Alaih will commence on July 18 at 9am with the hoisting of the flag (Parcham Kushai). Religious programmes will continue until July 29 daily. A grand fair will also be organised during the Urs.
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