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Urs Shah Makhdum Ruposh in Rajshahi
The Urs of Shah Makhdum Ruposh is the annual 27 Rajab observance at the Sufi saint's Mughal-era dargah in Rajshahi, marked by qawwali, langar and offerings of sweets, rice and lamps at the tomb. A related Muharram fair at the same shrine adds tazia processions and stick-fighting displays. Dates follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
Devotees at Shah Makhdum Ruposh's dargah in Rajshahi mark 27 Rajab with qawwali through the night, a devotional soundtrack that runs alongside prayer, langar meals and the offering of shirni such as earthen lamps and sweets at the grave.