Which of the following statements is correct about Urs at Ajmer Sharif?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) It follows the lunar calendar and marks the saint’s death
Explanation:

• Urs at Ajmer Sharif commemorates the death anniversary of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a revered Sufi saint.

• The term "Urs" means "wedding" in Arabic, symbolizing the saint’s union with the Divine.

• It is observed annually at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan.

• The date is fixed according to the Islamic lunar calendar, specifically from 1st to 6th Rajab.

• Devotees gather in large numbers for prayers, qawwalis, and rituals.
Information Booster:

• Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti introduced the Chishti Sufi order in India.

• Urs includes qawwali nights, sandal rituals, and offerings at the saint’s tomb.

• The Dargah is visited by people of all religions.

• The festival promotes interfaith harmony and spiritual unity. • Ajmer becomes a major pilgrimage center during Urs.