Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- Thousands of devotees have begun thronging the revered shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam, at Charar Sharief in Budgam district ahead of the annual Urs, turning the historic Sufi town into a vibrant centre of faith and devotion. Devotees from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as visitors from outside the Union Territory, are arriving at Charar Sharief to pay obeisance at the shrine and seek blessings of the revered saint, whose teachings of spirituality, simplicity, compassion and communal harmony continue to inspire generations.The annual Urs of Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) is one of the most significant religious gatherings in the region. The occasion brings together peopl...