Patna, Apr 28 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today visited the Maner Sharif shrine on the outskirts of the city where the 749th 'Urs' (death anniversary) of Sufi saint Hazrat Makhdum Yahiya Maneri is being observed, officials said.

Kumar reached Maner Sharif, about 30 km from here, laid a wreath on the tomb of the Sufi saint and offered prayers, an official release said.

The chief minister also inaugurated a seminary located there, the release added.

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