Draft:Urs E Hashmi

Urs (from Arabic: عرس ‘Urs) or Urus (literal meaning wedding),[1] is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint, usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb). In most Sufi orders such as Naqshbandiyyah, Suhrawardiyya, Chishtiyya, Qadiriyya, etc. the concept of Urs exists and is celebrated with enthusiasm. The devotees refer to their saints as lovers of God, the beloved Shrine.

Urs E Hashmi is an annual festival held at the shrine of Hashim peer Dastagir Bijapur, Karnataka, India. The Urs E Hashmi is a three day Festival with different auspicious activities, which include, Quran Recitation, Dhikr of Allah, Recitation of Durood Shareef / Salawat, Naats and Mehfil E Sama.

Every year, thousands of devotees attend the annual Urs E Hashmi celebration of Hashim peer Dastagir, held on 5,6,7th of Holy Month of Ramadan.

Shrine of Hashim Peer Dastagir
His shrine is in Bijapur. the shrine of Hashim peer Dastagir is a symbol of communal harmony, since it attracts the crowds from all religious faiths. The shrine was built by King Mohammad Adil Shah in 1649.