Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- The annual Urs of revered Sufi saint, "Sultan-ul-Arifeen" Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA), popularly known as Makhdoom Sahib (RA) was observed today with thousands of devotees gathered at the historic Makhdoom Sahib Shrine in Srinagar to mark the

The city wore a different rhythm through the day, as men, women, children and elderly devotees made their way towards the shrine.

The usual bustle of Srinagar's markets and old-city lanes was joined by groups of devotees heading towards Koh-e-Maran, some with families, some with friends and many elderly devotees who have been making the annual visit for years.

For several families, the Urs is not simply an annual religious gathering but a tradition passed from one generat...