Annual Gathering · 28th Zul-Hijjah
Urs of Hazrat Fazihat Shah Warsi
Every year, people of all backgrounds gather at the Bazidpur Mosque to honour the memory of Hazrat Fazihat Shah Warsi — a night of devotion, music, and unity.
The Shrine at Night
Bazidpur Mosque illuminated during the annual Urs celebration
What is Urs?
A celebration of divine union
The word Urs — meaning “wedding” in Arabic — marks the death anniversary of a Sufi saint. In Sufi tradition, death is not mourning but a union with the Divine: the soul's ultimate wedding with the Beloved.
Observed across Sufi orders worldwide, Urs is a time of remembrance, devotion, and communal gathering at the saint's dargah. Rituals are led by the custodians of the shrine or the head of the Silsila, and the celebration fills the night with prayers, poetry, and music.
When
28th Zul-Hijjah
The date of Hazrat Fazihat Shah Warsi's passing — observed annually
Where
Bazidpur Mosque Courtyard
Bazidpur, Nalanda District, Bihar, India
Who attends
Rich and poor, from different faiths and backgrounds — the Urs of Hazrat Fazihat Shah Warsi has always welcomed all.
Devotees gather at the Bazidpur Mosque on the night of Urs
The Celebration
How the night unfolds
Flowers & Chadar
Devotees pay their respects by offering flowers and a chadar — a decorated ceremonial cloth — placed over the grave of Hazrat Fazihat Shah Warsi.
Qawwali
Reputable Qawwals of the region perform devotional music through the night, filling the courtyard with songs of love and spiritual longing.
Quran Recitation
The Holy Quran is recited and prayers are offered for the salvation of the saint's soul and the wellbeing of all who gather.
Food & Hospitality
A tent is raised in the courtyard to welcome all visitors. Snacks and dinner are served freely — no one leaves hungry.
Qawwali performance under the ceremonial tent
The chadar procession making its way to the shrine
The Message
Warsi teachings at the heart of Urs
The Urs is not only a commemoration — it is a living classroom. Gatherings at the shrine centre on the Warsi teachings: that there is no distinction of caste or religion in the eyes of the Divine, and that love and brotherhood are the path to spiritual closeness.
Unity in Diversity
No barrier of faith or background — all are welcome and equal.
Unconditional Love
Love given freely, without condition or expectation.
Brotherhood
A bond that transcends family, community, and nation.
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Every year, without fail, the courtyard fills again — a reminder that love outlasts lifetimes, and that the bonds of Bazidpur stretch across time and distance.
Bazidpur · 28th Zul-Hijjah · Every Year