Events / 18-20 Safar (Islamic calendar)
Punjab
Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh
Lahore's greatest Sufi gathering at Data Darbar, chadar processions, qawwali, dhamal, and langar for huge crowds.
The annual Urs of Hazrat Ali Hujwiri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) at Data Darbar is one of South Asia's largest Sufi festivals, with chadar-laying processions, all-night qawwali, dhamal, shrine illuminations, and langar serving enormous numbers of devotees.
- Data Darbar shrine
- All-night qawwali
- Dhamal
- Langar
- Hijri-variable
- When to plan
- Held over three days in the Islamic month of Safar; the Gregorian dates shift each year, verify before travel.
- Getting there
- Data Darbar is in central Lahore, walkable from the Walled City. Expect dense crowds and road closures during the Urs.
- Region
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Lahore's Sufi heart
Data Ganj Bakhsh is Lahore's patron saint, and his Urs draws the city and pilgrims from far beyond. The shrine glows with lights and music for three days and nights.
Visiting respectfully
Dress modestly, expect crowds and security checks, and follow your guide. Women have designated areas; ask before photographing devotees or rituals.
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