Top 5 Muslim Pilgrimage Sites In India for A Spiritually Enlightening Experience

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Top 5 Muslim Pilgrimage Sites In India for A
Spiritually Enlightening Experience
The diversity of religions in India is the prime
reason that makes it one of the best pilgrimage
sites in the world. Islam, the second largest
religion in India, took its roots in the seventh
century during the lifetime of prophet Muhammad.
The word Islam, means surrendering to the will
of God. The religion first came to India with
the Arab traders who had taken refuge in the
western coast of India. The advent of Muslim
religion has made great contributions to
the history of India. It is not surprising that
many of the Heritage Monuments in India were
built by the Mughals who were followers of Islam.
The luxury these rulers enjoyed is a proof of the
rich lifestyle of Muslims in India. Inspite of
their lavish lives, Mughals took their religion
seriously and built Dargahs and Mosques in
India to spread the word of Allah. If youre
planning to visit prominent dargahs and mosques
in India anytime soon, make sure you cover these
five sites in your Muslim pilgrimage tour to
India.
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Dargah Sharif, Ajmer
Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the most famous
pilgrimage site for Muslims in India. The shrine
was built by Emperor Humayun, in memory of sufi
saint Khwaja Moin-Ud-Din-Chishti, who established
the Chishti order of Sufism which works on the
principles of renunciation, prayer and self
discipline. The dargah has a tomb of
the sufi saint which is placed inside a
mausoleum, a mosque and many other buildings
built by Akbar which draw a lot of attention from
tourists from various cornets of the world.
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Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai
One of the chief landmarks of Mumbai, Haji Ali
Dargah is a notable place for religious
excursions. The shrine is located on a beautiful
spot in an islet lying at the centre of Arabian
Sea close to the Mumbai coastline. The dargah has
a tomb of saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari whose
body
floated back in a casket to this spot, after he
died when he was on his way to Mecca. The
breathtaking sight of the whitewashed dargah
situated on the shores of Arabian Sea compels
people of all religions to pay a visit to
this holy place of Muslims.
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Dargah Hazratbal, Kashmir
If you are seeking to visit a divine place
surrounded by hills and mountains, head straight
to Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar. Muslims all over
India have a high regard for this dargah as it
contains a relic which is believed to be a hair
of prophet Muhammad. The relic was brought to
India by a descendant of prophet
Muhammad, Syed Abdullah. The shrine stands next
to Dal Lake which enhances the appeal of the holy
place. Every year the Dargah sees millions of
Muslim devotees from all over India and world.
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Jama Masjid, Delhi
Regarded as the most beautiful mosque in India,
Jama Masjid comes on top of your pilgrimage tour
itinerary as it lies in the capital of India,
Delhi. The mosque is located near the Red fort
and Chandni Chowk and is a prime tourist
attraction in Delhi.
construction of the buildimg was commissioned by
Shah Jahan in 1944 and it took about twelve years
to complete the construction. The mosque was
built from white marble and red sandstone which
gives the building a regal appeal. The fine
architecture of the building will definitely
leave you enthralled with its exquisite beauty.
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Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad
This famous mosque built in sixteenth century is
a treat for Muslim pilgrims as it is one of
the largest mosques in India. The building
imbibes a rare elegance which can be seen in the
intricately designed arches, crystal chandeliers
and gates. The place holds great importance in
the history of Islam in India as it
houses several artefacts and relics belonging to
the ancient period, including the hair of prophet
Muhammad which is why this mosque features
in India Muslim Pilgrimage Tour packages provides
by the mostly travel company of India. The
building is made from granite which was sourced
specially from Mecca in Saudi Arabia and it took
about 77 years to complete the construction of
the mosque.
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