Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh: What’s the traffic plan for Lahore?

LAHORE: The Lahore traffic police have issued a traffic plan for the 980th Urs celebrations of the revered Sufi saint Data Ganj Bakhsh.

The traffic plan will be in place for three days, from September 5 to September 7.

Have a look at the complete traffic plan for the Urs Data Ganj Bakhsh:

ٹریفک انتطامات بسلسلہ عرس تقریبات حضرت داتا گنج بخش علی ہجویری.
شاہدرہ سے لوئر مال آنے والی ٹریفک کو آزادی چوک سے جانب ریلوے اسٹیشن بجھوایا جائیگا۔
شاہدرہ سے لوئر مال آنے والی ٹریفک نیازی شہید چوک سے بندروڈ، سگیاں بجھوائی جائیگی۔#Lahore #urs pic.twitter.com/dzjDOW95pK

— Lahore Traffic Police (@ctplahore) September 5, 2023

Data Ganj Bakhsh Urs starts tomorrow: Sept 7 declared public holiday

Public Holiday in Lahore on Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh:

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that a public holiday has been declared in Lahore on September 7 (Thursday), the final day of the ceremony.

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The three-day Urs festivities, which mark the annual death anniversary of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajwari (RA), have commenced today (Tuesday).

“We are committed to ensuring a memorable and well-organized event,” CM Naqvi stated. “During the three-day Urs celebration, from Tuesday to Thursday, we are making extensive arrangements to facilitate all attendees.”

Among the preparations, CM Naqvi mentioned plans for the langar khana (community kitchen), where provisions will be made for all participants to partake in meals. Additionally, a mehfil-e-samaa featuring renowned qawwals is set to entertain the devotees.