From Baghdad to Kashmir: The Powerful Legacy of Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam (R.A) That Still Unites Millions

Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam

On 5 October 2025 (11 Rabi‘ al-Thani 1447 AH), the Muslim world — especially in places like Iraq, Pakistan, India and Kashmir — observes the Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (R.A), widely venerated as Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam and Dastgeer Sahib. For many, this is not simply an anniversary of a saint’s death but a festival