As Ibrahim Mirbahar prepared for the annual Bhandar Jo Melo this November, he wondered whether he'd be able visit Bhandar Island next year. As every year, he'd packed his tents for the three-day Urs of Syed Yousuf Shah and looked forward to enjoying the festivities with his wife and two kids. Many carried long chaddars to place around the graves of Syed Yousuf Shah and others. The route from Ibrahim Hyderi to Bundal Island takes 30 minutes by boat - and one may only reach the island by water. They pay tribute to the Sufi saint [Syed Yousuf Shah] and spend nights on the island."

Source: The Express Tribune November 09, 2020 03:45 UTC