Modi Honors Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's Urs with Symbolic Chadar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the 'Urs' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, handing a ceremonial 'chadar' to Kiren Rijiju for offering at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The gesture underscores Modi’s respect for India's spiritual heritage amid an ongoing court case concerning the shrine's foundation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked the annual 'Urs' celebration of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti with a respectful gesture. On Thursday, Modi presented a ceremonial 'chadar' to Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, to be offered at Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

The prime minister's act of sending a 'chadar' annually demonstrates his homage to India's rich spiritual traditions and the Sufi saint's message of harmony and peace. This tradition is further emphasized through an image shared on social media by Rijiju, showing Modi handing over the 'chadar'.

This year's 'Urs' is highlighted by legal tensions, as a Hindu organization petitioned, claiming a temple beneath the shrine. The Supreme Court has temporarily halted any proceedings related to these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)