The Lahore administration declared a local holiday on March 2 (Saturday) on account of the Urs of Hazrat Shah Hussain, popularly known as Madhu Lal Hussain.

Auqaf Secretary Dr Tahir Raza will inaugurate the 436th annual three-day Urs celebrations beginning on Saturday.

Members of the Religious Committee, ulema Mushaikh and a large number of devotees will participate on the occasion.

The Auqaf Department has allocated Rs459,000 for the Urs grant. Local police and the department made foolproof security arrangements for the visitors.