Baba Bulleh Shah Urs Date 2027

When is Baba Bulleh Shah Urs in 2027?

Bulleh Shah's Urs is tied to the Punjabi month of Bhadon and is expected on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 August 2027. Because it follows a solar Desi month rather than the Islamic calendar, the Gregorian dates stay in late August each year.

Because the observance follows the Desi month rather than the Islamic calendar, the Gregorian dates stay in late August each year instead of moving earlier like the Sindhi shrines. The shrine and the Punjab Auqaf Department confirm the exact programme each year.

Urs dates at a glance

• Friday, 27 August 2027 (expected) - Urs begins.
• Saturday, 28 August 2027 (expected) - concluding day.

Baba Bulleh Shah Urs history and past dates

Bulleh Shah's Urs follows the solar month of Bhadon, so it stays in the last week of August. The table below lists recent years and the expected 2027 dates.

Unlike the shrines tied to the Islamic calendar, Bulleh Shah's Urs stays close to 27 and 28 August because it follows the solar Desi month of Bhadon.

About the shrine in Kasur

The shrine of Baba Bulleh Shah stands on Railway Road in Kasur, a city in Punjab about 50 km south of Lahore. It is one of the most visited Sufi shrines in Punjab and a local holiday is declared in the district during the Urs.

The Urs programme is organised by the Punjab Auqaf Department together with the district government, and devotees arrive from across Pakistan to take part.

Who was Baba Bulleh Shah?

Baba Bulleh Shah, born Sayyid Abdullah Shah, was a Punjabi Sufi poet and philosopher who lived from about 1680 to 1757. He wrote kafis and other verse in Punjabi that are still sung and quoted across Punjab today.

He spent most of his life in Kasur, where he studied under Shah Inayat Qadiri and later taught. He died on 30 August 1757 and was buried in Kasur, where his shrine now stands.

How the Urs is celebrated

The two-day Urs opens with chadar poshi and special prayers, followed by kalam-e-Bulleh Shah and qawwali sessions. Folk singers perform his kafis late into the night and free langar is served to visitors throughout.

Devotees walk in long processions to the shrine, and the roads around Railway Road stay busy for the full programme.

Location and how to get there

• By road: Kasur is about 50 km from Lahore and is linked by the Lahore-Kasur road.
• Public transport: buses and vans run frequently from Lahore and other parts of Punjab.
• By car or ride-hailing: the shrine is near the city centre on Railway Road, with limited parking during the Urs.

Visiting tips

• Visit in the evening to hear the kafis and qawwali at their best.
• Expect large crowds at the shrine and on Railway Road during the two days.
• Dress modestly and follow the instructions of the shrine staff.

Other Sufi Urs dates in Pakistan are listed below. You can also open the Desi calendar to see the full Bhadon month, or convert 27 August 2027 with the Desi date converter.

Frequently asked questions

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