{"id":101899,"date":"2025-04-11T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T05:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=101899"},"modified":"2025-04-10T16:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:39:17","slug":"mela-chiraghan-starts-at-shalimar-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/mela-chiraghan-starts-at-shalimar-gardens.html","title":{"rendered":"Mela Chiraghan starts at Shalimar Gardens after 67 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has successfully revived the historical Mela Chiraghan, marking its return after 67 years. The four-day festival, which celebrates Lahore\u2019s cultural and Sufi heritage, commenced today at the Shalimar Gardens and the shrine of Madho Lal Hussain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), Mela Chiraghan brings together a vibrant array of cultural and spiritual events. Daytime activities will include lectures by scholars and historians, panel discussions focused on the teachings of Sufi poet Shah Hussain, recitations of his Kafis, and sessions on Punjabi poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/national-horse-cattle-show-returns-to-lahore.html\">National Horse &amp; Cattle Show returns to Lahore after 30 years<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening events promise to be equally captivating, with performances of Sufi folk qawali, gatherings of Sufi saints, recitations of the epic love story of Heer, traditional food stalls, and a bazaar featuring local handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kamran Lashari, Director-General of the WCLA, emphasized the significance of the festival, calling Mela Chiraghan a symbol of Lahore\u2019s cultural identity. He stated, \u201cThe revival of this festival reflects our commitment to preserving our heritage. This event not only honors the legacy of Shah Hussain but also promotes inclusivity, creativity, and the arts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival, which runs until Sunday, is expected to draw crowds from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to reconnect with the rich cultural traditions of Lahore.<br>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cm-maryam-announces-first-shopping-festival-in-lahore.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CM Maryam announces first shopping festival in Lahore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Punjab government has ensured a grand celebration, making Mela Chiraghan a key event in the city\u2019s cultural calendar and reinforcing Lahore\u2019s place as a hub for Sufi and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has successfully revived the historical Mela Chiraghan, marking its return after 67 years. The four-day festival, which celebrates Lahore\u2019s cultural and Sufi heritage, commenced today at the Shalimar Gardens and the shrine of Madho Lal Hussain. Organized by the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), Mela Chiraghan brings together a vibrant array of cultural and spiritual events. Daytime activities will include lectures by scholars and historians, panel discussions focused on the teachings of Sufi poet Shah Hussain, recitations of his Kafis, and sessions on Punjabi poetry. Read: National Horse &amp; Cattle Show returns to Lahore after 30 years The evening events promise to be equally captivating, with performances of Sufi folk qawali, gatherings of Sufi saints, recitations of the epic love story of Heer, traditional food stalls, and a bazaar featuring local handicrafts. Kamran Lashari, Director-General of the WCLA, emphasized the significance of the festival, calling Mela Chiraghan a symbol of Lahore\u2019s cultural identity. He stated, \u201cThe revival of this festival reflects our commitment to preserving our heritage. This event not only honors the legacy of Shah Hussain but also promotes inclusivity, creativity, and the arts.\u201d The festival,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":101900,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15167],"tags":[63709,63715,39,213,63711,58624,63708,63716,3237,63713,63135,63710,63714,63712,2321],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-101899","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tourism","8":"tag-cultural-festival","9":"tag-cultural-revival","10":"tag-lahore","11":"tag-lahore-heritage","12":"tag-local-handicrafts","13":"tag-maryam-nawaz","14":"tag-mela-chiraghan","15":"tag-mela-chiraghan-2025","16":"tag-punjab-government","17":"tag-shah-hussain","18":"tag-shalimar-gardens","19":"tag-sufi-folk-qawali","20":"tag-sufi-heritage","21":"tag-traditional-food","22":"tag-walled-city-of-lahore-authority","23":"cat-15167-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mela Chiraghan starts at Shalimar Gardens - Zameen News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The evening events promise to be equally captivating, with performances of Sufi folk qawali, gatherings of Sufi saints, recitations of...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/mela-chiraghan-starts-at-shalimar-gardens.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mela Chiraghan starts at Shalimar Gardens - Zameen News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The evening events promise to be equally captivating, with performances of Sufi folk qawali, gatherings of Sufi saints, recitations of...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/mela-chiraghan-starts-at-shalimar-gardens.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pakistan Real Estate News &amp; 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