Meerut, Aug. 21 -- In a way ahead of tradition, the Urs-e-Ala Hazrat observance in Bareilly this year was not limited to religious gatherings but transformed into a large-scale community welfare programme. Spearheaded by social activist and awardee Farmaan Hasan Khan, the initiative integrated environmental conservation, healthcare, and education into the annual commemoration of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan at the Dargah Ala Hazrat.

Held on August 20, the programme included the planting of 107 trees, free surgical procedures for 107 patients from economically weaker sections, and free education for 107 students preparing for NEET and Classes 6 to 12.

"An Urs is not just a religious occasion, it is also an opportunity to serve humanity," Khan sa...