From Gazni, Khwaja Sahib came to India with forty followers in 1191 A.D. He settled at Ajmer devoting himself to the spiritual needs of the poor, providing succour to the needy. In his eyes the true devotee was a man with charity that flowed endlessely like a river, affection warm as sunshine and as impartial, hospitality and humility like the earth which gave its riches to all men. People called him "Gharib Nawaz" (the sustainer of the poor) out of love and reverence. Khwaja Saheb passed away in 627 Hijri. But even today the Dargah Sharif Ajmer, stands in his memory drawing people to him and his mission of charity, love and goodwill.
The urs for Moinuddin Chishti is celebrated every year on the 6th and 7th of Rajab. The main attraction of the Urs are the kalanders from Mehrauli, called the friends of Gharib Nawaz, walk to Ajmer all the way from Delhi every year. They offer colourful chadders with gold and silver threads.
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