What is the story behind Haji Ali Dargah?

The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Later, Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari had a recurring and disturbing dream that he had injured Earth by his act.

Why did Haji Ali Dargah float?

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.

Who built Haji Ali in Mumbai?

Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
Haji Ali Dargah – History This famous Dargah in Mumbai was built by a 15th century Sufi Saint – Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. He was a rich businessman from Bukhara, which lies in present-day Uzbekistan.

How many Dargah are there in Mumbai?

Sufi saints have had a special association with Mumbai and there are at least 25 famous shrines dedicated to Muslim Saints who lived and died in and around Mumbai.

Are girls allowed in Haji Ali Dargah?

The Haji Ali Dargah Trust, which initially resisted women’s entry after a ban was put in place in 2011-12 and which filed an appeal before the Supreme Court, conceded in October 2016 that women can enter the sanctum.

Which is the largest Dargah in India?

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Why women’s are not allowed in dargah?

In their plea the women contended that Nizamuddin Dargah is a public place and prohibiting women from entering the shrine is gender discrimination and thus highly unconstitutional.