India has granted visas to only 100 Pakistani pilgrims for the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Sharif, despite a quota of 500 visas. As a result, 400 visa applications have been denied, leaving many hopeful pilgrims disappointed. A representative from Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry confirmed the rejections, expressing frustration among those who had hoped to attend the event.
The annual Urs is a significant religious occasion for Muslims, honoring Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of the most respected Sufi saints in India. Pilgrims from Pakistan and other countries travel to Ajmer Sharif to pray and seek blessings at his shrine.
The large number of visa rejections has upset many, as they were eager to participate in the event. The limited number of visas issued this year has led to disappointment among those who were unable to receive approval.
The event remains an important pilgrimage for many, and the decision to limit visas has attracted attention, especially considering the long-standing religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and India.