HAJI ALI DARGAH MUMBAI
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Mumbai.
Haji Ali Dargah is an iconic landmark in Mumbai, floating in the middle of sea like a revered mirage. This Indo-Islamic pilgrim site is a welcome yet striking sight located on an island near Worli coast in Mumbai. The mosque was built in 19th century and houses the tomb of Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Legend has it that Saint Haji Ali died when he went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, but miraculously, his casket floated across the sea and ended up on the shores of Mumbai. This is how this iconic mosque in Mumbai came into existence.
Thousands of pilgrims, from all over the world, visit this dargah, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. People of all faiths are welcome in this mosque. A constricted lane will lead you to this floating mosque that can be accessed only during low tide (check tide timings locally). After passing through the entrance, you will enter the marble courtyard, the central holy place.
Haji Ali Dargah has separate praying rooms for males and females. While men enter this holy place through the Southern entrance, women take the westside to enter. There is a hall inside the mosque, where only women devotees are allowed. Since, the dargah cannot be visited during low tides, an offshore location has also been set up opposite Mahalakshmi Race Course.
This architectural wonder draws huge number of tourists every year. This one of a kind complex has a masjid (mosque), dargah (tomb) and a sanatorium. The structural design of this monument reflects styles and of patterns Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture. What makes this monument a grand sight is the beautiful mirror work with Kaleidoscopic patterns and artistic marble pillars adorning this structure.
Haji Ali Dargah has been standing tall for around 400 years, and has witnessed all the storms and seasons. Now that it is corroding, steps are being taken to hold it strong and put the damaged pieces together.
Things to do
After you are done with offering prayers, and seeking blessings of the holy saint, you can stroll around the complex, indulge in tasting local cuisine, or spend some time in shopping. You will find a number of local stalls set up just outside the dargah complex; do not forget to gorge over some local specialities like chaat, Mughlai biryani, kebabs, and Hyderabadi food.
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Near the heart of the city proper, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Mumbai.
Haji Ali Dargah is an iconic landmark in Mumbai, floating in the middle of sea like a revered mirage. This Indo-Islamic pilgrim site is a welcome yet striking sight located on an island near Worli coast in Mumbai. The mosque was built in 19th century and houses the tomb of Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Legend has it that Saint Haji Ali died when he went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, but miraculously, his casket floated across the sea and ended up on the shores of Mumbai. This is how this iconic mosque in Mumbai came into existence.
Thousands of pilgrims, from all over the world, visit this dargah, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. People of all faiths are welcome in this mosque. A constricted lane will lead you to this floating mosque that can be accessed only during low tide (check tide timings locally). After passing through the entrance, you will enter the marble courtyard, the central holy place.
Haji Ali Dargah has separate praying rooms for males and females. While men enter this holy place through the Southern entrance, women take the westside to enter. There is a hall inside the mosque, where only women devotees are allowed. Since, the dargah cannot be visited during low tides, an offshore location has also been set up opposite Mahalakshmi Race Course.
This architectural wonder draws huge number of tourists every year. This one of a kind complex has a masjid (mosque), dargah (tomb) and a sanatorium. The structural design of this monument reflects styles and of patterns Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture. What makes this monument a grand sight is the beautiful mirror work with Kaleidoscopic patterns and artistic marble pillars adorning this structure.
Haji Ali Dargah has been standing tall for around 400 years, and has witnessed all the storms and seasons. Now that it is corroding, steps are being taken to hold it strong and put the damaged pieces together.
Things to do
After you are done with offering prayers, and seeking blessings of the holy saint, you can stroll around the complex, indulge in tasting local cuisine, or spend some time in shopping. You will find a number of local stalls set up just outside the dargah complex; do not forget to gorge over some local specialities like chaat, Mughlai biryani, kebabs, and Hyderabadi food.
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