Food parcel support
Essential groceries packed and distributed with dignity to families facing hardship.
Faith in service
Honouring legacy.
Being of service to Mankind.
We bring communities together through sacred Urs gatherings, food relief and compassionate service across the Western Cape.
Registered NPC
2025/761166/08
8 commemorations
1448 AH calendar
Western Cape
Community-led
Open to all
Public gatherings
What we do
Care that reaches beyond the gathering.
Our work responds to immediate need while strengthening the ties that hold our communities together — with dignity, transparency and care.
Humanitarian relief
Practical assistance and essential supplies when communities face urgent need.
Urs Commemorations
Volunteer coordination, hospitality and practical support for public Urs gatherings.
Cape Town Urs Shareef Calendar
Sacred commemorations, 1448 AH.
Browse the eight commemorations identified in the official calendar. Dates may be subject to lunar sighting and local confirmation.
No.CommemorationHijri dateGregorian date
Sayed Jaffer
Urs Shareef commemoration
23 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
4 Oct 2026
Ahmad al-Kabir al-Rifa'i
Global Luminary
14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH
24 Oct 2026
Maulana Muhammad Fazl-ur-Rahman Al-Ansari
Global Luminary
15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH
25 Oct 2026
Sheikh Abdurahman Matebe Shah
Urs Shareef commemoration
13 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH
22 Nov 2026
Sayed Abduraghman Motura (Tuan Matarah)
Urs Shareef commemoration
3 Shaban 1448 AH
10 Jan 2027
Sayed Abdul Haq
Urs Shareef commemoration
28 Shawwal 1448 AH
4 Apr 2027
Hazrat Shah Abdul Latief Rawoot, Al Ansari Al Qaderi (R.A)
Urs Shareef commemoration
4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH
9 May 2027
Sheikh Yusuf (Tuan Yusuf)
Urs Shareef commemoration
18 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH
23 May 2027
Visiting the Mazaars
Arrive with respect. Leave with remembrance.
Mazaars, also known locally as Kramats, are places of deep spiritual and historical significance. Urs gatherings honour the lives and teachings of the Awliya and welcome the public in a spirit of remembrance.
Plan your visit with Western Cape Mazaar Explorer
Visit WCME for trusted Mazaar histories, directions, route planning, registration and updates about upcoming events.
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Dress modestly
Choose respectful, modest clothing suitable for a sacred place.
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Observe silence
Keep voices low and follow guidance from the Kramat custodians.
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Respect the space
Ask before taking photographs, particularly during prayers or recitation.
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Welcome all
Gatherings are open to the public; approach every visitor with courtesy.
In community
Moments of service and remembrance.
Publications
Useful resources, kept together.
Community notices, event programmes and governance documents will be published here as they become available.
Cape Town Urs Shareef Calendar
1448 AH · PDF
Community notices
Coming soon
Event programmes
Coming soon
Annual reports
Coming soon
Give with purpose
Your generosity becomes practical care.
R100
contributes to essential food items
R500
supports a family food parcel
R1 000
helps relief and transport logistics
Custom
supports the need where it is greatest
Contact
Let’s serve the community together.
Get in touch about welfare support, volunteering, partnerships, Urs logistics or general enquiries.
URS Committee NPC
Registration: 2025/761166/08
Area of service
Western Cape, South Africa
Leadership
Our office bearers
All enquiries for the office bearers can be sent to urscommitteesa@gmail.com.
Khalifa
To be confirmed
Spiritual guidance, Urs programmes and religious matters
Treasurer
To be confirmed
Donations, receipts, sponsorships and financial matters
Secretary
To be confirmed
General correspondence, notices, partnerships and meetings