Roshni Mela alias 'fair of lights' is celebrated in honor of a Muslim
Pir, Abdul Kader Jalani . It is held in the neighborhood of his
tomb . Roshni Mela is held for 3 days from 14th to 16th of Phalgun (the
third week of February) every year. As it is a Muslim fair but large number
of devotees irrespective of religion visit this place. It is believed
that the person who sincerely prays at the shrine of this pir (dargah)
will certainly achieve their wish. The devotees light earthen lamps at
the shrine of the pir which can be seen from very far .The main attractions
of the mela are Circus, magic shows, swings . People perform dances and
singing songs to the Toomba, the one-stringed instrument and the sweet
strain of the flute.
The mela also held in the mausoleum of Mai Zeena, situated about 500
metres from the dargah. Mai Zeena was one of the wives of Baba Mohkamdin.
Baba Mohkamdin, a disciple of Hazarat Khawaja Abbas Sahib ,who came to
Sirhind from Noni Sahib Mankala Mohalla,and meditated for 12 years at
Ratti Khera, near Faridkot and then settled at Agwar Gujjran here . Mai
Zeena served as guard of Baba Mohkamdin during his period of meditation
and answer to the questions of devotees. |