About the Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs
The Urs of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (R.A.) / Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti also called as Ajmer Sharif Urs is celebrated every year in the first week of Rajab (on seeing the moon of Rajab) the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. On the appearance of the moon for the month of Rajab, there comes a change in daily routine which is generally held at the Holy Shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The main entrance of the Holy Shrine that is usually closed on normal days in night, is kept open through out the day and night (barring for 2 or 3 hours at night) during the six days of Urs. All other daily and weekly programmes are suspended and few functions and ceremonies commence from that night.
Celebrations during Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs
The holy shrine and its surrounding area become many times happening than the normal days during the Urs. The drums ( big dhols) are beaten to herald the commencement of the annual ceremony. The permanent Chauki (troupe) of qawwals arrive, and after Maghrib (sunset prayers) they sit in front of the shrine and sing the following verses:
“Bartui mehfil-shahana-mubarak-bashad, Saqia-badao-paimana mubarak bashad”
(Felicitation to thee for this blessed and majestic assembly; salutation, ‘Oh Saqi for your bountiful goblet of sacred wine).
“Ilahi ta-abd-astana-i-yar-rahe, Yeh-asra-hai-gharibon-ka-barqarar rahe”
(Oh God, may this Shrine of the beloved exist till the last day, may this refuge of the poor remain forever!)
Qul Day ( Final Day): Qul ceremony takes place on the last day of Urs which is also the sixth day of the month of Rajab. This is considered to be a very important day. After the morning prayers, people start gathering the Holy Tomb. The activities include recital of Glorious Qoran, Darood, Shijra-e-Chishtia and other verses. People also tie small turbans on each other’s head and pray for the benefit of the people, for peace, prosperity and happiness.
Time Table Ajmer Sharif Urs Festival 2012 (Dargah Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, Ajmer Sharif, India)
Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs Flag Ceremony: May 17 / May 18 2012
Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs Beginning Date: 22 May / 23 May 2012
Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs Jannati Darwaza to open on: 22 May 2012
Ajmer Shariff Dargah Urs Namaz-E-Juma: 25 May 2012
Ajmer Shariff Dargah Urs Chhati Sharif: 27 May / 28May 2012
Ajmer Sharif Dargah Urs Annual Fathea Jannati darwaza will be closed on: 27 May / 28 May 2012
Ajmer Shareef Dargah Urs Bara Qul Day: 30 May / 31 May 2012
How to Reach Ajmer:
The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan. The city has a big railway station and also well connected with highway with other parts of the state and rest of the country. Ajmer Junction Railway Station is well-connected by trains with the Indian capital city New Delhi. Ajmad Shatabdi Express runs everyday daily between Delhi and Ajmer.
Where to Stay in Ajmer:
Accommodation is not at all an issue in Ajmer as the city is dotted with several guest houses, budget hotels, economy hotels and star category hotels. Hotels can be booked online or directly after reaching to the city of Ajmer.
Contact Details of Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Syed Sameer Chishty Shah
S/O: Pir Baba Ji Syed Sultan Chisty Shah
Gaddi Nashin Aastana-e-Aliya Khwaja Garib Nawaz
111 , Faiz Manzil, Nathwan Shah, Khadim Mohalla, Dargah Sharif
Ajmer-305001 (Rajasthan) India
Mobile No: +91 9314747893; +91 9351929593, +91 9252829999, +91 9887679999, +91 9829135838
Telephone No: + 91 0145 2426590
E-mail: sameerchishtyshah@gmail.com
