AJMER: A harmonious co-existence of various religions, sects and beliefs associated with them is a magnificent heritage of our country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a message on Tuesday as a ‘chadar’ was offered on his behalf at Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti‘s shrine here.
Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered the chadar on the occasion of the 809th Urs and also read out the message of the Prime Minister in which he had conveyed greetings to the followers of Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of the annual Urs.
The minister said PM Modi is “personally committed to the culture of Sufi saints and devoted to good governance and inclusive development”, according to a release from Naqvi’s office.
Naqvi said tolerance and harmony is the DNA of India and nobody can defame and demolish the proud legacy of the country.
The Prime Minister, in his message, said, “Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who has left an indelible imprint on society with his Sufi thoughts, is the ideal symbol of our great spiritual traditions. Promoting the spirit of love, unity, service and harmony, Gharib Nawaz’s values and views will always continue to inspire humanity.”
Modi, in his message, said the annual celebration is a beautiful example of social unity and brotherhood.
The Urs festival is an annual festival held at Ajmer which commemorates the death anniversary of the Sufi saint. Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine from all over India and abroad during the Urs.
On the occasion, Naqvi said the life of Gharib Nawaz gives inspiration to strengthen the commitment to communal and social harmony.