New Delhi

The Charge d' Affaires of Pakistan to India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, laid the traditional chaddar on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan at the shrine of the revered sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya at his shrine in Delhi.

Warraich attended the ongoing 721st urs (death anniversary) of the Sufi Saint and prayed at the Musoleum at Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin on Wednesday.

The charge d' affaires and the Pakistani pilgrims were welcomed at the shrine by Sajjadah Nasheen Dewan Tahir Nizami. The participants offered dua and prayed for Pakistan's progress and prosperity, a release of the Pakistan government said.

Warraich also paid his respects at the Dargah of Hazrat Amir Khusro located within the same compound.

The Charge d’ Affaires of Pakistan to India, Mr. Saad Ahmad Warraich, laid the traditional chaddar on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan at the shrine of the revered sufi saint, Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Aulia (RA), in New Delhi, today.@ForeignOfficePk@Saadawarraich pic.twitter.com/AGaE6BWnp8

— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) October 23, 2024

The Sajjadah Nasheen performed the dastaarbandi (turban-tying ceremony) of the Pakistani diplomat and also the leader of the Pakistani pilgrims group.

Some 82 pilgrims have come to attend the five day Urs of Hazrat Nizamuddin auliya in Delhi.

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Speaking on the occasion, Warraich honoured the role of sufi saints in advocating universal brotherhood, love and tolerance, in accordance with the tenets of Islam.