Public holiday to be observed on 7th September

Public holiday to be observed on 7th September

Mohsin Naqvi, the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, has announced thatLahore will have a public holiday on September 7 (Thursday) to mark theannual Urs (death anniversary) of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajwari (RA).

During his visit to Data Darbar, CM Naqvi mentioned that the three-day Ursceremony will commence on Tuesday, which is tomorrow. The festivities willspan three days, from Tuesday to Thursday, and efforts are being made toenhance the event arrangements, as stated by the chief minister.

He also noted, “We’ve had discussions with the commissioner regarding thelangar khana to ensure that all attendees can have a meal.” Additionally,arrangements are being made for mehfil-e-samaa, where the finest qawwalswill perform.

CM Naqvi emphasized that top-notch arrangements will be put in place forChehlum, processions, and the Urs celebration.

Regarding traffic management, the chief minister assured that a plan isalready in place, and if security clearance is obtained, parking facilitieswill be provided. Moreover, plans for the expansion of Data Darbar are inthe pipeline, including the expansion of the mosques and shrine premises.