ATTOCK, Oct 28 (APP): Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended the concluding ceremony of the 80th annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Ji Pir Muhammad Abdul Rahim Sarkar of Baghra Sharif and the 40th annual Urs of Hazrat Pir Muhammad Azam Sarkar of Salikabad Sharif in Hassan Abdal, Attock district, on Wednesday.
Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, Captain (retd) Safdar Awan, Pir Muhammad Faizan Azam Naqshbandi, political and social figures, religious scholars, spiritual leaders, caliphs, disciples and a large number of devotees and pilgrims also attended the ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that visiting the shrines of revered spiritual personalities refreshed one’s soul and strengthened one’s faith. He highlighted the vital role played by Sufi saints in spreading the teachings of Islam through their words and actions.
He said Islam teaches peace and harmony, stressing the need to promote peace, brotherhood and mutual respect in society by following the teachings of Sufi saints.
The governor said that national unity was essential to eliminate terrorism and sectarianism from the country. He emphasised that Islam was a religion of love, peace and security, adding that those who spread unrest and religious sectarianism in the name of Islam did not deserve any leniency.
He further stressed the need for religious scholars to promote love, tolerance, brotherhood, patience and national solidarity.
The governor said providing all possible facilities to devotees visiting shrines was among the government’s top priorities.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
