Pakistan, Aug. 2 -- The 983rd annual Urs of renowned Sufi saint Ali Hujwiri began in Lahore on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees from across Pakistan to the historic shrine. The three-day religious gathering opened with the traditional chadar-poshi ceremony, while authorities implemented extensive security and public service arrangements to facilitate the large number of pilgrims expected to attend throughout the celebrations.

DSEO key phrases: Data Ganj Bakhsh, Data Darbar, Urs Lahore, Ishaq Dar, Lahore Urs, Sufi celebrationseputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest and laid the ceremonial chadar at the shrine. He also offered prayers for Pakistan's peace, stability and pros...