Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai

"The Dargah of Haji Ali is situated on a small island off the Worli coast of Mumbai". It was built in the memory of Syed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. The dargah was built by Haji Osman Ranjikar, which was established in 1631 AD. The mausoleum is looked after by the Sunni community. This dargah holds special religious significance for the Muslim and Hindu communities. Inside the mosque is the tomb of Pir Haji Ali, which is decorated with red and green sheets.

Haji Ali Dargah Spread over an area of 4,500 square meters and with a height of 85 feet, this magnificent Dargah in Mumbai is built using 'Makrana' marble. This is the same marble from which the Taj Mahal was built. The structural design of this famous dargah in Mumbai reflects the styles and designs of Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture.

1. Haji Ali Dargah which is considered to be one of the many fasting places in the world.
2. A qawwali has been filmed on Pir Haji Ali in the Hindi feature film Fiza. The final scene of the famous Hind feature film Coolie was shot at Haji Ali Dargah itself.
3. There are no railings on either side of the sidewalk, so visitors feel thrilled when ocean waves hit the walkway.
4. This dargah holds special religious significance for the Muslim and Hindu communities.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-14 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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