The Lt. Governor of Delhi Shri Anil Baijal innaugurated 714th Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia at Urs Mahal, New Delhi. He said on the auspicious occasion that these celebrations are important for maintaining harmony in the counrtry. He further said Sufis play a vital role in forging communal harmony and brotherhood in the society. He expressed his happiness that Sufism has kept alive the "ganga jamuni tahzeeb".  
Among others present on the dias were Prof Talat Ahmad - Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Bro E V Miranda - Principal Saint Columbus School, Shri Ratish Nanda - CEO Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Shri Nimish Rustagi - Dy Press Secretary of the President of India, Shrimati Yasmeen Kidwai - Councillor MCD Daryaganj, Gulzar Dehlavi - National poet.