Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs Date 2027

The Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar at Sehwan Sharif is expected from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January 2027 (18 to 20 Sha'ban 1448 AH).

When is Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs in 2027?

The Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is observed every year from 18 Sha'ban to 20 Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar. In 2027 the three days fall in the Islamic year 1448 AH and are expected to begin on Wednesday, 27 January 2027.

The Islamic calendar is lunar, so the Gregorian dates move about 10 to 12 days earlier each year. The exact days are confirmed by moon sighting nearer the time, so the dates below are expected and may shift by a day.

Expected dates at a glance

  • 18 Sha'ban 1448 AH - Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (expected) - Urs begins.
  • 19 Sha'ban 1448 AH - Thursday, 28 January 2027 (expected).
  • 20 Sha'ban 1448 AH - Friday, 29 January 2027 (expected) - concluding day.

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs history and past dates

The Urs follows 18 to 20 Sha'ban, so its Gregorian dates move earlier every year. The table below lists recent years and the expected 2027 dates.

Year Gregorian dates Weekdays
2018 5 to 7 May Saturday to Monday
2019 24 to 26 April Wednesday to Friday
2020 12 to 14 April Sunday to Tuesday
2021 1 to 3 April Thursday to Saturday
2022 22 to 24 March Tuesday to Thursday
2023 11 to 13 March Saturday to Monday
2024 29 February to 2 March Thursday to Saturday
2025 18 to 20 February Tuesday to Thursday
2026 7 to 9 February Saturday to Monday
2027 (expected) 27 to 29 January Wednesday to Friday

The same three Islamic days - 18, 19 and 20 Sha'ban - are kept every year, so by 2027 the Urs falls in late January, several months earlier on the Gregorian calendar than it did in 2018.

About Sehwan Sharif

Sehwan Sharif, in Jamshoro District of Sindh, is home to the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, one of the largest and most visited Sufi shrines in Pakistan. The town sits close to the Indus, about three hours from Karachi.

The golden dome and the constant flow of devotees make Sehwan a centre of Sufi life in Sindh, and the town fills up completely during the annual Urs.

Who was Lal Shahbaz Qalandar?

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was born Sayyid Usman Marwandi in Marwand, in present-day Azerbaijan, in the 12th century. He travelled the region as a Qalandar dervish and finally settled at Sehwan, where he died in 1274 CE (18 Sha'ban 673 AH).

He is revered by both Muslims and Hindus, and many Sindhi Hindus regard him as an incarnation of Jhulelal. His shrine is a symbol of the shared devotional culture of Sindh.

How the Urs is celebrated

For three days the shrine hosts dhamaal, qawwali and devotional singing, while devotees perform the chadar ceremony and distribute langar. Dhamaal, the ecstatic dance performed to drums around the shrine, is the best-known part of the Sehwan Urs.

Pilgrims travel from all over Sindh and beyond, and the roads into Sehwan stay busy for the whole festival.

Location and how to get there

  • By road: Sehwan is about 3 hours from Karachi and about 2 hours from Hyderabad on the Indus Highway.
  • Public transport: buses and vans run to Sehwan from Karachi, Hyderabad and Larkana.
  • Local: rickshaws and horse carts connect the bus stand with the shrine.

Visiting tips

  • The dhamaal sessions are loud and crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings.
  • Dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the shrine area.
  • Arrange transport and stay well in advance, as the town fills up during the Urs.

Other Sufi Urs dates in Pakistan are listed below. You can also check the Desi calendar to find the Desi dates around the festival, or convert 27 January 2027 with the Desi date converter.

Frequently asked questions

When is Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs in 2027?

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs 2027 is expected from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 January 2027 (18 to 20 Sha'ban 1448 AH) at Sehwan Sharif, Sindh.

Where is the Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar held?

The Urs is held at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan Sharif, Jamshoro District, Sindh, about three hours from Karachi.

Why do the dates of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs change every year?

The Urs follows the Islamic (Hijri) month of Sha'ban, which is about 10 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, so on the Gregorian calendar it moves earlier by roughly that much each year.

Other Sufi Urs dates in Pakistan