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Events / 18-20 Safar (Islamic calendar)
Punjab
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 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.
Dress modestly, expect crowds and security checks, and follow your guide. Women have designated areas; ask before photographing devotees or rituals.
February
Pakistan's largest motorsport event, a multi-day off-road rally across the Cholistan dunes, staged around the great Derawar Fort.
February
Lahore's spring kite festival, rooftops and skies fill with colour to welcome the end of winter.
March
Lahore's “Festival of Lights”, the Urs of the Sufi poet Shah Hussain, celebrated with lamps, music, and devotion.