Overview

• The 2025 observance ran August 13–15 at the Data Darbar complex, the resting place of the 11th‑century mystic Hazrat Ali Hajveri.
• AP reports attendance as high as one million people for processions, prayers, and offerings at the saint’s grave.
• Devotional practices included dhamaal trance dance to drumming, qawwali singing, and chaddar placements over the tomb.
• A round‑the‑clock langar served free meals to worshippers, reflecting the festival’s emphasis on service and fellowship.
• Participants described the visit as spiritually fulfilling, with longtime devotees citing blessings and personal solace from Data Sahib.