PM Modi presents sacred 'Chadar' for 812th Urs celebration at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

New Delhi: In a gesture of religious harmony and unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over a ceremonial 'Chadar' to Bharatiya Janata Party Minority Morcha national president Jamaal Siddiqui. The 'Chadar' is intended for presentation during the 812th Urs of the revered Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, at Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

A Symbol of Peace and Brotherhood

PM Modi, following the meeting, took to the social media platform X, stating, "Met a Muslim community delegation. During our interaction, I presented the sacred Chadar, which will be placed during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at the esteemed Ajmer Sharif Dargah."

Fostering Unity and Leadership

Jamaal Siddiqui expressed that the Chadar symbolizes peace, harmony, and the development of Bharat. PM Modi, he noted, has, through this act, maintained the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, sending a message to Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians to collaborate towards making India a global leader.

Diverse Representation at the Prime Minister's Residence

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani, Syed Farid Nizami (Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah), Salman Chishti (Ajmer Sharif), Tariq Mansoor (BJP National Vice President), Kausar Jahan (Delhi Haj Committee Chairman), and Sufi Hazrat from Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Jammu, and Kashmir, were among those present during the meeting at the Prime Minister's residence.

Journey to Ajmer Dargah and Religious Significance

Yasir Jilani, BJP Minority Morcha's national media in-charge, revealed that the delegation would travel to Ajmer Dargah from Mehrauli Dargah, presenting the Chadar at Ajmer Dargah on Saturday during the Urs celebration.

Remembering Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Garib Nawaz, was a Persian-origin Sunni Muslim philosopher and religious scholar. Born in Sijistan (modern-day Sistan) in Iran, he came to the Indian subcontinent in the 13th century, settling in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Founder of the Chishti Order of Sunni Islam, he emphasised the unity of being with God, and his teachings continue to foster peace and harmony.

Ajmer Sharif Dargah: A Spiritual Landmark

Chishti made Ajmer his home from 1192 until his passing in 1236 AD, and the shrine was later constructed by Mughal King Humayun in his honor, establishing Ajmer Sharif Dargah as a spiritual landmark.