Urs: Urs is an annual festival held at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It is celebrated during the first six days of the Islamic calendar's seventh month, Rajjab, which coincides with the months of March and April. It is believed that after praying for these six-days in seclusion, Saint Gharib Nawaz left for heaven. Thus Urs is celebrated at this time. The Dargah Sharif witnesses lakhs of devotees during this time belonging to different castes, creeds, and religious beliefs. In the month of Rajab there is a change in the daily routine at the Dargah Sharif. The entrance of the tomb is kept open 24 hours during the Urs. Daily and weekly ceremonies are suspended during Urs time and special arrangements are made for this festival. The Qul Day (Final Day) takes place on the last day of Urs. It is the sixth day of the month of Rajab. This is considered to be a very important day. People start gathering at the Holy Tomb after the morning prayers to perform religious ... More

Urs: Urs is an annual festival held at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It is celebrated during the first six days of the Islamic calendar's seventh month, Rajjab, which coincides with the months of March and April. It is believed that after praying for these six-days in seclusion, Saint Gharib Nawaz left for heaven. Thus Urs is celebrated at this time. The Dargah Sharif witnesses lakhs of devotees during this time belonging to different castes, creeds, and religious beliefs. In the month of Rajab there is a change in the daily routine at the Dargah Sharif. The entrance of the tomb is kept open 24 hours during the Urs. Daily and weekly ceremonies are suspended during Urs time and special arrangements are made for this festival. The Qul Day (Final Day) takes place on the last day of Urs. It is the sixth day of the month of Rajab. This is considered to be a very important day. People start gathering at the Holy Tomb after the morning prayers to perform religious activities such as recital of the Qur’an, especially the verses ‘Darood Sharif’ and the ‘Shijra-e-Chishtia.’ On the last day, the gateway to heaven or the 'Jannati-Darwaza' is opened early in the morning. Devotees cross this door seven times with a belief that they will be assuring a place for themselves in heaven. People tie small turbans on each other’s heads and pray for the benefit of the people, peace, prosperity, and happiness all around the world.

Devotees offer embroidered Chaddar (rug to the holy tomb), Chaddar of flowers (sheet made with flowers), Shirini (sweets), agarbatti (incense sticks), Lachcha (red and yellow threads), etc. People also offer Qur’an to the Dargah.

The bundle of Lachcha (thread) is offered to Gharib Nawaz with other offerings and after performing the rituals, Khadims return the thread to the devotees with other offerings that they take home as blessings, along with the Shirini. The Lachcha can be worn around the neck and can be tied on the hands. It is considered to be a lucky charm.  Devotees tie Lachcha or the thread on the 'Jannati-Darwaza' of the holy tomb and make Mannat (wishes) and also take vows.

Milad : Milad is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated by paying gratitude to Muhammad who was believed to be the messenger of God. He was sent to grace mankind and humanity. It falls in the third month of the Islamic calendar which is Rabi’ al awwal (beginning of spring. During this festival, the Dargah is decorated with lights, flowers, and torans.  Hymns are sung in praise of Prophet Mohammed and his teachings. People make donations in huge amounts as charity is an essential part of the festival to help the poor and deprived.