Srinagar, Sep 19: ‘Sufi Virasat’, the grand sufi spiritual congregation was held at Heritage Park, Dal Gate, Srinagar on Sep 19 (Sunday). It was the second time that this event was held in Srinagar recently, first time being at Bulbul Shah Park, adjoining Zero Bridge on Aug 25.
Members from twenty seven Sufi shrines and twenty three Sufi associations attended the grand congregation. The event was organised by Kashmir Society International and Gee Gee Productions. The ‘Kalaams’ of some revered Sufi saints were chanted by local folk artists, who propagated the message of love and peace, as advocated by the great Sufi saints of Kashmir.
Mr PK Pole, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Mr Junaid Mattu, Mayor, Srinagar graced the occasion. Divisional Commissioner in his address said that it is the need of the hour to encourage Sufi thoughts in Kashmir which are authentic symbols of our composite culture.Mayor of City, Junaid Mattu said that in the present emerging situation where some radical ideologies are being backed by violence, that can only be neutralised by Sufiyat and ideologies of love and peace.
‘Sufi Virasat’ is spear heading the return of sufi traditions and thought in Kashmir. It is gaining popularity with more number of citizens and Sufi shrines/associations participating each time. “Kashmir is land of Sufis, bestowed with religious tolerance and spiritual thought. It promotes peaceful co-existence of all faiths and needs to be revived here”, the organisers said.
