Urs is an annual festival held at the shrines of Sufi saints throughout Pakistan, where devotees gather to offer prayers, sing hymns, and distribute sweets. Some of the famous Urs of Sufi saints celebrated in Pakistan are:
1. Urs of Data Ganj Baksh: This is a famous Urs held at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh in Lahore, usually in November. He is considered one of the most revered Sufi saints in the subcontinent, and thousands of devotees from all over Pakistan gather to pay their respects.
2. Urs of Baba Farid: This is another famous Urs held at the shrine of Hazrat Baba Farid in Pakpattan, usually in September. He is known for his poetry and teachings and is considered one of the greatest Sufi saints of the Chishti order.
3. Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar: This Urs is held at the shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan Sharif, usually in February. He is known for his poetry and is revered by both Muslims and Hindus.
4. Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai: This Urs is held at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in Bhit Shah, usually in November. He is known for his poetry and teachings and is considered one of the greatest Sufi saints of Sindh.
5. Urs of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya: This Urs is held at the shrine of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya in Multan, usually in March. He is known for his teachings and is considered one of the greatest Sufi saints of the Suhrawardi order.
These are just a few examples of the many Urs of Sufi saints celebrated in Pakistan, highlighting the rich and diverse spiritual heritage of the country.