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| '''Pir Mangho Urs''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|عرس پیر منگھو}}}}) is an annual festival (]) at the shrine of ] ] at ], ], ]. The urs marks the death anniversary of ] and is held annually in the Islamic month of ]. The Urs entirely separate from the more widely known ] that is also held at the Manghopir shrine. | |||
| == Manghopir == | |||
| ] has some of the oldest ] shrines in Karachi where hot sulphur springs are believed to have curative powers and many crocodiles - believed locally to be the sacred disciples of Pir Mangho, roam freely. ]s often call this place as 'Mangi' or Garm-aap / Sard-aap (due to the presence of the hot & cold springs). | |||
| ==Sheedis and festivals== | |||
| Manghopir is mostly inhabited by one of ]'s smallest ethnic communities, ] or ]. Sheedi are said to be the descendants of ]s from ] and maintain their distinct ] and ]i identity in the midst of the dominating South ]. | |||
| Presently, these African-Pakistanis live in various parts of ]. Most are found in ], but they are also found in ], ], Manghopir, and further interior at ] and ]. Due to Lyari's dominant ] population, it is often called 'Little Africa'. Some ] style festivals and dances like ], ], ], beating Omani style shindo, jabwah, and jasser ]s are still popular in Manghopirs Lyari locale. Many forms of folk beliefs and medicines are also still practiced. A prominent ] poet and Lyari citizen, ], proudly claims to be the great-great-grandchild of an African from ]. "Now after centuries of cultural amalgamation, Sheedis proudly call themselves Baloch or Makrani." | |||
| == Crocodiles == | |||
| The crocodiles are an integral part of the shrine and are so tightly interwoven with the story of the saint that it is almost impossible to judge between fact & fiction. There are many traditions about myth of crocodiles, as if it is believed that Baba Farid gave the reptiles to Manghopir. According to scientific explanations, these crocodiles were carried through some heavy floods, during ancient times and later gathered or collected at this pond. Archaeological investigations have also suggested the existence of a Bronze Age settlement (2500-1700 BC) near Manghopir, who worshipped crocodiles and before the advent of Islam crocodiles were also thought sacred for Hindus. | |||
| == Hot springs and healing resort == | |||
| There are hot and cold springs about a kilometer from the shrine. Warm water passing through the ] rocks is said to have some medicinal qualities. Many people with skin diseases regularly come from long distances to have a bath to cure them. There are separate swimming pools and shower rooms for men and women. Scientific analysis has shown that this warm water is naturally saturated with ], besides containing some sulphur & other skin friendly nourishments, which are no doubt suitable for many skin-diseased patients. | |||
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