Historical Background

Faridkot town is situated 40 K.M. from the Indo-Pak Border of Hussainiwala on Ferozepur-Bathinda National Highway. Baba Farid visited Faridkot town then known as Mokalhar in 1215 AD. The people of Faridkot have great reverence for Baba Sheikh Farid. His 112 Shalokas and 4 Shabads are enshrined in Shri Guru Granth Sahib, supreme sacred book of the Sikhs.
         A festival under the name of Aagman Purb of Sheikh Baba Farid is organised every year from 19th to 23rd September to commemorate the visit of Baba Farid to this town. A variety of Cultural, Religious and Sports events are arranged on this occasion.
         Ministry of Tourism Govt. of India has recognised this mega event as a National Festival from the year 1998.