Every year, during the Islamic month of Rabi al-Thani, devotees of Abdul Qadir Gilani gather on the banks of the Ravi River to participate in a unique and heartfelt tradition. They launch paper boats carrying lighted clay lamps and other symbolic offerings into the river.
This ritual serves as a means for devotees to make wishes or to express gratitude after their wishes have been fulfilled. It is a deeply spiritual practice that reflects devotion and hope.
The event is part of the celebrations commemorating the urs, or death anniversary, of the revered Sufi saint Abdul Qadir Gilani. This occasion, known as Gyarwin Shareef, falls on the 11th of Rabi al-Thani each year.
Through this beautiful custom, followers come together to honor the saint’s memory and seek blessings, creating a serene and meaningful atmosphere along the riverbanks.
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