{"id":5198,"date":"2025-08-15T19:33:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2025-08-15T19:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:09:39","slug":"hazrat-shams-e-alam-dargah-welcomes-agniveer-aspirants-with-free-food-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5198","title":{"rendered":"Hazrat Shams e Alam Dargah Welcomes Agniveer Aspirants with Free Food &#038; Shelter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\">Hazrat Shamshalam Dargah Extends Warm Hospitality to Agniveer Aspirants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"311\"><em><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"309\">Syed Ashraf Raza Praised for Providing Free Food and Accommodation During State-Level Agnipath Army Recruitment Rally<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"311\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;\u0634\u0627\u062f\u06cc\u0648\u06ba \u0633\u06d2 \u0633\u067e\u0627\u06c1\u06cc\u0648\u06ba \u06a9\u06cc \u062e\u062f\u0645\u0627\u062a \u062a\u06a9: \u062f\u0631\u06af\u0627\u06c1 \u062d\u0636\u0631\u062a \u0634\u0645\u0633\u0650 \u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 \u062d\u0633\u06cc\u0646\u06cc \u06a9\u0627 \u0634\u0645\u0633\u06cc\u0627 \u0634\u0627\u062f\u06cc \u0645\u062d\u0644 \u0645\u0633\u062a\u0642\u0628\u0644 \u06a9\u06d2 \u0641\u0648\u062c\u06cc\u0648\u06ba \u06a9\u06d2 \u0644\u0626\u06d2 \u0627\u067e\u0646\u06d2 \u062f\u0631\u0648\u0627\u0632\u06d2 \u06a9\u06be\u0648\u0644 \u0631\u06c1\u0627 \u06c1\u06d2&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"74\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"795\"><strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"336\">Raichur, Karnataka: <\/strong>In a remarkable display of generosity and service, the Hazrat Shamshalam Dargah, under the stewardship of its Mutawalli <strong>Syed Ashraf Raza<\/strong>, has opened its doors to hundreds of Agniveer aspirants arriving from various districts to participate in the state-level Agnipath Army recruitment rally. From August 12 to 25, the Dargah\u2019s Shamsia Shadi Mahal is offering free meals and accommodation to candidates \u2014 a gesture that has earned widespread appreciation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5201\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5201\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Dargah-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Dargah-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Dargah-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Dargah-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Dargah-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From Weddings to Warriors: Shamsia Shadi Mahal Opens Doors for Future Soldiers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"952\">Speaking about the initiative, <strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"848\">Syed Ashraf Raza<\/strong> expressed deep satisfaction in serving the young men preparing to dedicate their lives to the nation.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1210\"><em data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1199\">&#8220;It is an honour and a source of joy for me to serve the Agniveer aspirants who will become the nation\u2019s future soldiers. I thank the district administration and the Waqf Board for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this noble cause,&#8221;<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1264\">Support for Agniveer Candidates from Across Karnataka<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1618\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5200 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hazrat-Ashraf-Raza-240x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hazrat-Ashraf-Raza-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hazrat-Ashraf-Raza.jpeg 686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>The Agnipath rally has drawn over <strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\">12,000 candidates<\/strong> from across Karnataka. Officials have ensured food and lodging arrangements at various locations in Raichur. The Hazrat Shamshalam Dargah has taken full responsibility for candidates arriving from Belagavi district, accommodating between <strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1586\">150 and 200 aspirants<\/strong> daily at Shamsia Shadi Mahal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1806\">What makes this effort unique is that the Shadi Mahal \u2014 typically rented out for weddings \u2014 has been entirely dedicated to serving these young candidates during the recruitment period.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2061\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2061\"><em data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1944\">&#8220;Providing quality meals and proper rest facilities to our guests is not just hospitality \u2014 it is the duty of the people of Raichur,&#8221;<\/em> remarked Syed Ashraf Raza, welcoming the Belagavi candidates with pink roses before personally serving them meals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2110\"><strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2108\">Administrative Backing and Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2366\">The initiative was carried out in coordination with the district administration. Assistant Commissioner <strong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2232\">Gajanand Bale<\/strong> and Deputy Director of the Food Department <strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2292\">Nazeer Ahmad<\/strong> visited Shamsia Shadi Mahal to inspect and appreciate the arrangements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2612\">District Waqf Advisory Committee officer <strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2425\">Saleem Pasha<\/strong> commended the gesture, noting that such community-driven service plays a vital role in ensuring that candidates are physically and mentally ready for the demanding recruitment process.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<p data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2751\"><em data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2740\">&#8220;I hope all Agniveer aspirants score high in the rally, secure recruitment into the army, and serve the nation with pride,&#8221;<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2792\"><strong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2790\">Commitment to Nation-Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"3064\">The rally aims to recruit dedicated and disciplined youth into the armed forces. By meeting their basic needs, initiatives like the one led by Syed Ashraf Raza ensure that the aspirants can focus fully on their tests and training without worrying about food or shelter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3323\">The Shamsia Shadi Mahal will continue to serve meals and offer lodging until August 25, after which it will resume regular functions. For now, however, its halls echo with camaraderie, service, and the shared aspiration of contributing to India\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5202\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5202\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Food-for-army-1024x578.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Food-for-army-1024x578.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Food-for-army-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Food-for-army-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dargah-Hazrat-Shams-e-Alam-Hussaini-Raichur-Food-for-army.jpeg 1156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Syed Ashraf Raza\u2019s Noble Gesture Wins Hearts at State-Level Agnipath Rally<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"74\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"471\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"469\">Key Quotes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"532\"><strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"530\">Syed Ashraf Raza, Mutawalli, Hazrat Shamshalam Dargah<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"666\">\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"666\"><em data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"664\">&#8220;It is an honour and a source of joy for me to serve the Agniveer aspirants who will soon become the nation\u2019s future soldiers.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"792\">\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"792\"><em data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"790\">&#8220;I thank the district administration and Waqf Board for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this noble cause.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"894\">\n<p data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"894\"><em data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"892\">&#8220;Providing meals and rest to our guests is not just hospitality \u2014 it is our duty as citizens.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"956\"><strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"954\">Saleem Pasha, District Waqf Advisory Committee Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1071\"><em data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1069\">&#8220;This initiative ensures that candidates can focus on their performance without worrying about basic 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