BY: ANI Correspondent:
RAWALPINDI— The 786th annual Urs of renowned Sufi saint Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya was observed at the Anjuman Faiz-ul-Islam (AFI) Centre, Faizabad, where scholars, religious leaders, diplomats and distinguished guests paid tribute to his spiritual, educational and socio-economic legacy.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mehdi Al-Taheri, Cultural Counsellor at the Iranian Embassy, as chief guest. Prominent participants included MNA Zain Qureshi, Syed Ghazanfar Mehdi, Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmad and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, MNA Zain Qureshi said economic self-reliance, moral values and character-building were important elements of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya’s teachings. He said the great saint promoted spiritual guidance along with education, trade and economic empowerment.
He added that economic independence was essential for individuals and nations to achieve true freedom, while highlighting Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya’s contributions to education, including the establishment of the first residential madrassa in the Subcontinent.
Dr. Mehdi Al-Taheri highlighted the strong cultural and historical ties between Pakistan and Iran, while Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmad paid tribute to Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya’s services in spreading Islamic teachings, education and social welfare.
Speakers stressed that following the teachings of great Sufi saints could help promote moral values, economic self-reliance and sustainable national development.
