Faridkot, Oct 6 : Baba Farid, a 12th century Sufi saint, is described by many as the first major Punjabi poet. He is known to have once performed penance for 40 days at Mokhalpur and impressed the King.

Faridkot city was later named after him.

A large number of devotees from far off places recently converged here to attend the annual Baba Farid fair marking the saint''s arrival day with faith and fervor.

Tilla Baba Farid'' in Faridkot is the place where Baba Farid stayed and did his penance in the 13th century.

Faridkot, Oct 6 : Baba Farid, a 12th century sufi saint, is described by many as the first major Punjabi poet. He is known to have once performed penance for 40 days at Mokhalpur and impressed the King.

Faridkot city was later named after him. Devotees from far off place converge in the city to attend the annual Baba Farid fair marking the saint''''s arrival day with faith and fervor.

Tilla Baba Farid'''' in Faridkot is the place where Baba Farid stayed and did his penance in the 13th century.

Today, the holy shrine attracts a large number of devotees who observe `Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman Purb'''', to commemorate his arrival in the city.