Budgam, Oct 18 (KNO): The annual ritual of Poshak Bandi, the ceremonial changing of the cloth draped over the holy grave of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA), was held with religious fervor at Charar-i-Sharief Budgam in Central Kashmir.
As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), this sacred ritual marks the beginning of the annual Urs celebrations.
The Poshak Bandi will be followed by Shab-Khwani (night-long prayers) on the intervening night of October 19–20. The main Urs will be observed on Monday, October 20, 2025, for which a public holiday has been declared.
The Poshak Bandi was carried out by the caretakers of the shrine in the presence of Waqf Board CEO and members, Waqf Board Administrator Charar-i-Sharief Mohammad Ashraf, Mutawali Ziyarat Younis Haji, and Mirwaiz Ameer ud Din Shah, drawing a massive crowd of devotees from across the valley.
Devotees offered prayers for peace, harmony, and prosperity in the region. Maqbool Ahmad from Chadoora said, “Attending the Poshak Bandi is a spiritual experience. We pray for the peace, harmony, and well-being of all in Kashmir.”
Officials said arrangements have been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the Urs.
Authorities directed departments to provide uninterrupted water, power, and transport facilities for devotees, while special security measures were also deployed to manage the large gatherings—(KNO)