Urs of Sufi saint Bukhari gets underway in Valley

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off a fleet of boats and shikaras carrying devotees and artists from Srinagar’s Zero Bridge to Ganderbal to commemorate the Urs of Sufi saint Syed Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari (RA).

The Lt Governor expressed hope that the occasion would further strengthen the bonds of goodwill and brotherhood. “Let us remind ourselves of the unity of mankind and resolve to strive for harmony and peace,” he added.

An official spokesman said prominent citizens from all walks of life gathered at Zero Bridge to witness the occasion, which also marks the revival of water transport from Srinagar to Ganderbal.

The current Urs of Syed Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari (RA) is being observed after three decades, he added.