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Ajmer, the city where the Dargah of the great sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is a sacred centre of pilgrimage. Hallowed by the memories of the great seer, Ajmer has earned the epithet of "Madinat- ul- Hind or the Madina of India". Ajmer, the city where the Dargah of great Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is center of pilgrimage.

Each year, the followers of the master congregate here from all parts of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs to pay their obeisance and to seek the saint's blessings for fulfillment of wishes. Devotees of all sects and faiths come here as the saint's blessings are infallible for all.

Thus, the festival presents a unique picture of harmony and universal brotherhood. The Urs festival begins with the sighting of the moon Rajab each year.

The beginning of the festivities is heralded by the melodious sounds of shehnai alongwith scintillating rhythmic accompaniment of naggaras. Urs is celebrated from the 1st to the 9th of Rajab annually. The festival comes to an end with the culmination of the first "Qul" on the 6th Rajab and the second "Qul" on 9th Rajab