Mangaluru, Mar 24: The countdown has begun to the historic Urs at the renowned Hazrat Sayyid Muhammad Shareeful Madani Darga at Ullal, scheduled to be held this year from April 2 to 26 this year. Fervent preparations are underway for the much-awaited Urs that will commence with a grand inauguration next month.
During the previous time, approximately 2 lakh persons had participated in the rice distribution programme held on the last day of the Urs. It is estimated that this year, around 2.5 lakh people will be present for the rice distribution programme on April 26.
For the first time, the Urs will be held under the guidance of new Khazi Fazal Koyamma Thangal, son of Tajul Ulama Assyyid Abdurrahman Bukhari.
In the past not much security was seen during the Urs. However, this time, with the absolute necessity for a large number of security forces, over a thousand security personnel including Karnataka State Reserve Police and those from neighbouring districts will be deployed as part of security arrangements along with 200 CCTV cameras, informed Mangaluru Police Commissioner S Murugan.
Vice president of Ullal dargah committee Ashraf Ahmed R said that on the occasion of the 20th Urs celebrations, around 20 types of special programmes, awards, felicitations for achievers and other programmes would be held for the first time. For the smooth organisation of the Urs, people and political leaders from all religions are cooperating in the preparations, he said.
500 goats
On the last day of the Urs, as customary, ghee rice and mutton will be served to people visiting the Darga, for which goats sent from believers throughout the country will be used. A total of 10.5 tons will be required to serve the visitors. Since the previous time, around 500 goats had been received from all over the country, this time over 500 goats were expected as part of the ‘vow’ of the devotees. Already 50 goats had been received by the Darga, he said.
Darga committee president U S Hamza said that during the upcoming Urs, programmes would be held more during the daytime than during night hours.
Renowned throughout the country, thousands of devotees and believers are expected to attend the Urs next month. On April 3, an international-level convention is scheduled to be held, in which the Governor of Karnataka is expected to participate.
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