A 304-member Jatha of pilgrims from Pakistan reached here today to participate in the 797th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti being celebrated at the Durgah Sharif since June 24. The Jatha was received at the railway station by Ajmer Municipal Corporation officials. Two officials of the Pakistan High Commissioner in India are accompanying the pilgrims. The Jatha will perform 'ziyarat' at the Durgah in a ceremonial manner and would offer 'chaddar' at the holy tomb on behalf of the Pakistan Government. The Jatha is scheduled to return on July 4 after participating in the Bade Kul Ki Rasm (final ritual) marking the closure of the Urs celebrations.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Union Ministers CP Joshi, Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid, Namo Narain Meena and Sachin Pilot and All India Mahila Congress chief, sitting MP Prabha Thakur paid obeisance at the Sufi sant's shrine and offered 'chaddar' at the holy tomb on behalf of Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Union Ministers CP Joshi, Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid, Namo Narain Meena and Sachin Pilot and All India Mahila Congress chief, sitting MP Prabha Thakur paid obeisance at the Sufi sant's shrine and offered 'chaddar' at the holy tomb on behalf of Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
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