Haji Pir Fair

  Haji Pir Fair is celebrated at Haji Pir (Banni) on 1st Monday of Chaitra (April)

         A Muslim saint called Haji Pir believed to have originally come to India as a soldier in the army of Shahbuddin Ghori. Originally he was named as Ali Akbar. After giving up the service, he settled near village "Nara" and spent his days in the service of people. He laid down his life while trying to recover cows driven away by dacoits. After performing the Haj, he was known as Haji Pir and also known as Zinda Pir. People worship at Haji Pir Dargah and then proceed to Karol Pir Dargah 5 miles away.

 

 



     

 

 

 

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