Srinagar, Oct. 18 -- Charar-e-Sharif- The annual ritual of Poshak Bandi, the ceremonial changing of the cloth draped over the holy grave of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA), was held with deep religious fervour at Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam. This sacred ritual marks the commencement of the annual Urs celebrations, which honour the revered patron saint of Kashmir.

The Poshak Bandi will be followed by Shab-Khwani, or night-long prayers, on the intervening night of October 19-20, leading up to the main Urs, scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025. A public holiday has been declared on the occasion to facilitate participation by devotees.

The ceremonial changing of the cloth was performed by the caretakers of the shrine in the presence o...