The “Sugharan Ji Kachehri” was held at the H.T. Sorley Hall as part of the 283rd annual Urs celebrations of great Sufi poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA). Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended the event as chief guest. Sindh minister for culture, tourism, antiquities and archives Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah was also present on the occasion.
Governor Punjab Attends “Sugharan Ji Kachehri” at Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s Urs Celebrations
HYDERABAD, Jul 29 (APP): The “Sugharan Ji Kachehri” was held at the H.T. Sorley Hall as part of the 283rd annual Urs celebrations of great Sufi poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA). Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended the event as chief guest. Sindh minister for culture, tourism, antiquities and archives Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah was also present on the occasion.
According to a handout, the event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by renowned broadcaster and writer Naseer Mirza performing the duties of stage secretary.
Addressing the gathering, the governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA) was a great spiritual figure whose teachings were highly relevant in today’s era. He said Latif conveyed the universal message of Islam, love, humanity, brotherhood and peace through his timeless poetry, which continues to guide the whole nation.
He added that the teachings of sufi saints help eliminate hatred and promote love, tolerance and unity in society, while introducing the younger generation to these teachings was a collective responsibility.
Speaking on the occasion, Sindh minister for culture, tourism, antiquities and archives Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah said the teachings of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA) were a precious asset not only for Sindh but for the entire humanity.
He said the Sindh government was taking extensive measures every year during the Urs celebrations to promote Shah’s philosophy, message of love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood through literary, cultural and other activities.
The provincial minister said that “Sugharan Ji Kachehri” reflected Sindh’s centuries-old literary and cultural traditions.
During the event, renowned sufi artists of Sindh presented the poetry of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA) in melodious tunes, while Sughar (folk intellectuals) received appreciation from the audience for their poetry, folk literature, wisdom and intellectual expressions. The participants highly praised the sufi poetry and cultural performances presented during the program.
At the conclusion of the event, Sindh minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah presented Ajrak and Sindhi caps, symbols of Sindh’s cultural identity, to the governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and other distinguished guests. He also presented the famous book “Shah Jo Risalo,” a collection of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s poetry, as a gift.
Deputy Commissioner Matiari Muhammad Danish Zakir, SSP Abdul Aleem Baloch, officers of the district administration, writers, poets, Sughar, artists, intellectuals and people from different walks of life were also present on the occasion.
