Every year, in the Islamic month of Rabi al-Thani, devotees of Abdul Qadir Gilani gather on the banks of the Ravi River to participate in a heartfelt tradition. They launch paper boats carrying lighted clay lamps and other symbolic offerings into the river.
This ritual serves as a way for devotees to make wishes or express gratitude after their wishes have been fulfilled. It is a deeply spiritual practice that connects the community through shared faith and hope.
The event is part of the broader celebrations of the Sufi saint’s urs, or death anniversary, which falls on the 11th of Rabi al-Thani. This day is known as the Gyarwin Shareef and holds great significance for followers of Abdul Qadir Gilani.
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