Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- A wave of faith swept through Shehr-e-Khaas on Thursday afternoon as thousands of devotees gathered at Hazrat Naqshband Sahib (RA) Shrine in Nowhatta to offer the annual 'Khoja Digar' here.

From narrow lanes to the main chowk, men, women and children from across the valley turned up to offer the special annual prayers.

As per the details available, as the clock touched 3 pm, the devotees began arriving, spreading prayer mats and waiting to participate in the special prayer.

"For me, this place is so peaceful that my heart relaxes when I offer prayer here, especially during the annual Khoja Digar," said Ghulam Ahmad from Srinagar, who has been visiting the shrine for years.

Elderly resident Gulzar Ahmad from Budgam...