The local administration has proclaimed a public holiday in Lahore on March 2 (Saturday) to commemorate the annual Urs (death anniversary) of Hazrat Shah Hussain, also known as Madhu Lal Hussain.
The 436th annual three-day urs celebrations of Madhu Lal Hussain will be off in the province capital on Saturday.
Secretary Auqaf Dr Tahir Raza will kick off the Urs celebrations with a traditional chador laying on the saint’s grave.
Members of the Religious Committee, Ulema Mushaikh, and a significant number of devotees will attend the event.
The Auqaf Department has allocated Rs459,000 for the Urs award. Local police and the department established watertight security provisions for the guests.