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Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Published: 13 March 2025

Our Sufi Shrines are centers of Harmony & spirituality: Andrabi

JAMMU: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today paid obeisance at the shrine of Peer Baba Budan Ali Shah near Jammu Airport. CEO of J&K Waqf Board Zaheer Ahmed Kaifi, Administrator Waqf Board Jammu Abid Hussain also accompanied Dr Darakhshan during the visit. Waqf Chairperson took stock of the Eid preparation at the shrine. She led the process of Laying of Carpet & Mats at Baba Budhan Ali Shah Satwari in the shrine and in the mosque in the shrine complex.

Dr Andrabi said that the upgradation of facilities at the shrines is a continuous process and Waqf Board is committed to provide required facilities to the pilgrims at all sufi shrines in J&K. Andrabi took stock of the Eid preparations at the shrine and asked the management to provide all facilities to the people which are required during special Ramazan congregations and on Eid day.

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi led the Carpet Laying at the shrine and in the Mosque in the shrine complex. Imam of the shrine Hafiz Mohd Azam Ali was also present. Speaking to media Dr Andrabi said that a few months back Waqf Board upgraded infrastructural facilities here and now on the public demand, the new mat-laying process had been completed today.

"We have resolved to transform our Sufi shrines into very tidy and beautiful places so that the visitors feel good. We are fulfilling our duty towards these pious places. Our Sufi Shrines are centers of Harmony & spirituality", said Andrabi. She assured that such upgradations will continue in future too.

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