Union Minister Naqvi offers Chadar at Ajmer Sharif on behalf of PM Modi
Ajmer, Mar 19 (IBNS): Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on Monday, offered 'Chadar' on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif.
PM Modi, on Saturday, had handed over the 'Chaadar' to the minister.
In his message, the PM conveyed greetings and best wishes to followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and abroad on the occasion of 806th annual Urs.
He said, “It is said about India that it is not told in words but it should be felt. Peace, unity and harmony is at core of various philosophies in the country, Sufism is also one of them. When we talk of Sufi Saints in India, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti appears as a symbol of great spiritual traditions. The service of humanity made by 'Gharib Nawaz' will continue to be an inspiration for future generations.”
Prime Minister said, “On the occasion of the annual Urs of this great saint, I am offering 'Chadar' and Khiraaj-E-Aqueedat (homage) to Dargah Ajmer Sharif and wish for a harmonious co-existence of our culture. Greetings and best wishes to the followers of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti across the world on the annual Urs.”
Addressing on the occasion, Naqvi said that terrorism is the biggest enemy of both Islam and entire humanity. This message is at the core of principles and teachings of great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Principles and commitment of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz is a strong weapon to defeat those evil elements who are trying to weaken human values and disturb peace and prosperity of the world.
Minister Naqvi said, "India is an example of social and communal harmony for the entire world. We will have to strengthen this fabric of social harmony and unity."
The minister also inaugurated the100 toilets complex, constructed by Ministry of Minority Affairs at “Vishramsthali”, Kayad near the Dargah.
Image: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi/Twitter
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