Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Pays Respects at the Historic Shrine
The 188th Urs of Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biyabani commenced at the historic Kazipet Dargah, drawing devotees from across the region. The three-day event is dedicated to honoring the life and teachings of Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biyabani, a venerated Sufi saint renowned for his spiritual wisdom and advocacy of interfaith harmony.
Telangana’s State Minister for Transport and BC Welfare, Ponnam Prabhakar, graced the Urs with his presence. The Urs administration extended a warm welcome to the minister, who was accompanied by local political figures. Minister Prabhakar paid his respects at the Dargah, where he met the Sajjada Nashin, Maulana Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani, also known as Khusro Pasha. Together, they offered a floral chadar at the shrine, participating in the rituals that form an essential part of the Urs celebrations.
During the Urs, Maulana Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani led prayers for the state’s development and national prosperity. He also emphasized the critical role of maintaining communal harmony and peace across the nation, praying for the continued unity among all communities.
In a message conveyed by Minister Prabhakar, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his regret at being unable to attend the Urs due to prior commitments. The minister highlighted the importance of the contributions made by saints like Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biyabani in fostering India’s Ganga-Jamuni culture, which symbolizes the confluence of different faiths.
The Urs celebrations will continue over the next two days with various religious and cultural activities planned to engage the devotees. The Dargah administration, with support from local authorities, has made all necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the event, catering to the needs of the large number of pilgrims expected to attend. The 188th Urs stands as a testament to Hazrat Syed Shah Afzal Biyabani’s lasting legacy and his teachings of love, unity, and peace.
The event was also attended by local MLA Naini Rajender Reddy, Manakondur MLA Satyanarayana, former corporator Advocate Abubakar, Mirza Aziz Ahmed Baig, senior Congress leader Muhammad Ayub, and numerous other local political and social leaders.
