MULTAN: The three-day celebrations of spiritual leader Hazrat Shah Rukan-e-Alam 702nd Urs have started in Multan with Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi bathing the shrine.
As per details, thousands of visitors are participating in the Urs from across the country. The ceremony of Urs was inaugurated by Shah Mehmood Qureshi after bathing the shrine. Political, religious and social dignitaries were present at this occasion.
Auqaf department and District administration have completed all arrangements for the facilitation of visitors. The Hajj complex and schools, affiliated with shrine have been evacuated for the residence of visitors.
Medical camps have been established by district administration while a shuttle service has also been launched to bring the visitors to the shrine.
Foolproof security arrangements have been made by police while walkthrough gates were installed at the entrance points along with the police security officials.