✅ Khawaja Garib Nawaz is a title for Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (r.a.), the great Sufi saint whose dargah (shrine) is in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. He’s called Garib Nawaz meaning Benefactor of the Poor. Millions of devotees visit his shrine every year.
Now, the term Shamiyana (as explained earlier) is a large canopy or tent used for gatherings, functions, or ceremonies.
So when people say “Khawaja Garib Nawaz Shamiyana,” they could be referring to:
➡️ A Shamiyana used at the Dargah: During big events like Urs (the saint’s annual death anniversary), huge shamiyanas are erected in and around the Dargah premises to shelter devotees from sun or rain, or to create spaces for qawwali, langar (free food distribution), or prayers.
➡️ A Shamiyana Business or Service: Some tent rental companies name their business after Khawaja Garib Nawaz as a sign of devotion, e.g. “Khawaja Garib Nawaz Shamiyana & Tent House.” Many businesses in North India, especially in Rajasthan and UP, adopt saintly names for blessings and goodwill.
➡️ A Decor Theme: Event organizers may design special shamiyanas for religious events themed around Khawaja Garib Nawaz, with Islamic patterns, green and white colors, and banners bearing his name.
So, “Khawaja Garib Nawaz Shamiyana” is not one single object—it can mean either:
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Shamiyanas used at his Dargah during religious functions, or
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Tent businesses named after him, or
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Event setups themed in his honor.
Example:
“Khawaja Garib Nawaz Urs par dargah mein bade shamiyane lagaye jate hain, jisme hazaron log ibadat aur langar mein shamil hote hain.”
(During the Urs of Khawaja Garib Nawaz, large shamiyanas are set up at the shrine, where thousands join prayers and community meals.