Hyderabad:Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Abdul Samad Nizamani, chaired a meeting at Darbar Hall Thursday to review arrangements for the 755th annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Asghar Ali Shah, also known as Sakhi Jam Datar. The meeting discussed security, cleanliness, drinking water, electricity, health facilities and other essential arrangements for devotees. Meeting decided that the three-day 755th annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Syed Asghar Ali Shah, also known as Sakhi Jam Datar, would be held from Nov 16 to Nov 18, 2026, in Jam Sahib with religious devotion and respect. Detailed arrangements were reviewed to ensure maximum facilities for the large number of devotees expected to arrive from different areas of Sindh and other cities.
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to complete all arrangements within the stipulated time, keeping the convenience and safety of devotees in view. He directed police officers to ensure comprehensive securities arrangements at the shrine and surrounding areas throughout all three days of the Urs. An effective traffic management plan was also ordered to regulate movement of devotees. Deputy Commissioner directed town administration to make special cleanliness arrangements at the shrine and throughout the city. He instructed that continuous cleanliness be maintained at the shrine, roads, markets, parking areas and places used by devotees. He also stressed ensuring an adequate supply of clean drinking water to prevent inconvenience to visitors.
Health authorities were directed to establish medical camps, ensure the availability of ambulances and essential medical staff, and put in place an effective emergency response system to deal with any emergency situation.
Regarding uninterrupted electricity supply, the concerned authorities were directed to ensure continuous power during all three days of the Urs and prepare a special plan for immediate restoration in case of any technical fault.
DC said that providing every possible facility to devotees visiting the Urs ofl Sakhi Jam Datar, was the responsibility of district administration. He directed all concerned departments to perform their duties through mutual coordination and close cooperation.He further directed all departments to complete their assigned responsibilities within the stipulated time and remain in close coordination for continuous monitoring of arrangements. An appropriate mechanism should also be established for prompt resolution of complaints and problems faced by devotees.
The meeting also decided that stalls would be established by various government departments and educational institutions on the first day of the Urs. During all three days, the Sports Department would organize traditional and regional sports competitions, including Malakhra, Kabaddi, Cricket and other local games.
On the occasion, Sajjada Nasheen of Dargah Sakhi Jam Datar, Faqeer Naveed Hussain Vistro, briefed Deputy Commissioner regarding uninterrupted electricity supply and further improvement of other arrangements during the three-day Urs. He expressed hope that district administration and Auqaf Department would make comprehensive arrangements for the convenience of devotees. The meeting was attended by District Health Officer Dr. Mudassar Hussain Domki, District Manager PPHI Zakir Hussain Samo, Assistant Commissioner Daur Muhammad Zakir, Information Officer Sher Muhammad Jamali, District Sports Officer Abdul Rahim Rajput, Assistant Director Social Welfare Zulfiqar Rind, President Press Club Jam Sahib Syed Shah Muhammad Shah, Town Chairman Abdullah Shar, Town Officer Muhammad Saleh Zardari, Rescue In-charge Zeeshan Zardari, Veterinary Officer Abdul Qayum Khanzada, Education Officer Abdul Qadir Keerio, Bashir Shar, Allah Dino Mangi, Faqeer Amjad Vistro and Mujahid Zardari, besides officers of the concerned department
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