Modi Honors Sufi Tradition: Chadar Ceremony at Ajmer Shrine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, bringing attention to the annual religious event. He presented a chadar to be placed at the Ajmer shrine, symbolizing respect for India's spiritual heritage and promoting harmony and peace.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered his greetings to the nation on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, emphasizing the celebration as a time for happiness and peace. The Urs marks the commemoration of the Sufi saint's death anniversary and draws countless visitors to the Ajmer shrine annually.

In a symbolic gesture of respect towards India's diverse spiritual traditions, Modi handed over a chadar to the Union Minister of Minorities Affairs, Kiren Rijiju. This chadar will be presented at the renowned Ajmer shrine on Modi's behalf, underscoring the government's commitment to fostering community and inter-religious harmony.

Rijiju, accompanied by BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui, shared the significance of the moment on social media platform X, highlighting the Prime Minister's deep reverence for the enduring messages of harmony and compassion signified by India's spiritual legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)