Ajmer, March 19: On the occasion of 806th Urs of Ajmer Sharif, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi visited Dargah Ajmer Sharif to offer ‘Chadar’ on behalf of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The Chadar was offered at the dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif in Rajasthan. People from all sections of the society welcomed wholeheartedly the “Chadar” send by the Prime Minister.

In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed greetings and best wishes to followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and abroad on the occasion of 806th annual Urs.

The Prime Minister said, “It is said about India that it is not told in words, but it should be felt. Peace, unity and harmony is at core of various philosophies in the country, Sufism is also one of them. When we talk of Sufi Saints in India, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti appears as a symbol of great spiritual traditions. The service of humanity made by 'Gharib Nawaz' will continue to be an inspiration for future generations.”

“On the occasion of the annual Urs of this great saint, I am offering “Chadar” and Khiraaj-E-Aqueedat (homage) to Dargah Ajmer Sharif and wish for a harmonious co-existence of our culture. Greetings and best wishes to the followers of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti across the world on the annual Urs” PM Modi further added.

While addressing on the occasion, Naqvi said Principles and commitment of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is a strong weapon to defeat those evil elements who are trying to weaken human values and disturb peace and prosperity of the world. The Minister added that terrorism is the biggest enemy of both Islam and entire humanity. This message is at the core of principles and teachings of great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Lauding about the diversity in India, Naqvi said the nation is an example of social and communal harmony for the entire world. Naqvi said that “development of the country and environment of trust” is the only agenda of the Government under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Our mantra is “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas”. He said that “effective commitment to world peace” is the message of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

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