1469 in Faridkot

For the very first time, 1469 Original will be a part of the Baba Farid Aagman Purb celebrations held in Faridkot, Panjab. The fair was started on a small scale but over the years it has turned into a full grown mega event with state level and national level participation.

A brief history of Baba Farid Ji

Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar, a Muslim Sufi, is generally recognized as the first major poet of the Punjabi language and is considered one of the pivotal saints of the Punjab region. Revered by Muslims and Hindus, he is also considered one of the fifteen Sikh Bhagats within Sikhism and his selected works form part of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh sacred scripture.

Baba Farid Aagman Purb Celebrations

In the beginning the people used to organise a function on a small scale to commemorate the visit of Baba Farid. It was during 1986 that North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala organised Baba Farid Mela in a befitting manner involving the District Administration, Social and Cultural Organisations of this area. Since then the Aagman Purb of Baba Sheikh Farid is being regularly organised by the District Administration and ‘The Faridkot District Cultural Society’ with co-operation of different Govt./Non-Govt. Organisations. Earlier the duration of the Aagman Purb which was restricted to three days, has now been extended to 9 days with the addition of Sports and Cultural events. More ambitious activities have been included to provide it an international touch and make it a mega event.

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has accorded the status of a National Festival to the Aagman Purb in the year, 1998.