Punjab’s interim Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has declared that Lahore will have a public holiday on September 7 (Thursday) to mark the annual Urs (death anniversary) of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajwari (RA).
CM Naqvi, during his visit to Data Darbar, mentioned that the three-day Urs ceremony will begin on Tuesday (tomorrow). The celebrations will continue for three days, from Tuesday to Thursday, and efforts are being made to improve the event arrangements, said the chief minister.
He also noted that they had a meeting with the commissioner to ensure that everyone attending the celebration can have a meal at the langar khana. Additionally, arrangements are being made for mehfil-e-samaa, where the best qawwals will perform.
CM Naqvi emphasized that they are committed to making the best arrangements for Chehlum, processions, and Urs. Regarding traffic, the chief minister explained that there is a plan in place, and parking facilities will be provided once security clearances are obtained.
Furthermore, preparations will soon commence for the expansion of Data Darbar, and there are plans to expand the premises of the mosques and the shrine, he added.