famous holy shrines in pakistan

Famous holy shrines in Pakistan

Lalshabaz kalandar is the most famous sufi saint of Pakistan. His actual name is (Syed Usman Marwandi). He lived from 1177 to 1274.his shrine is located in sindh,sehwan.many followers from all over Pakistan visit his shrine specially during his urs. His followers believes that ALLAH had given some special powers to lalshabaz kalandar.one of his miricle is that On his way from Baluchistan to Sindh, he also stayed in present day Karachi's Manghopir area for muraqba (meditation), and it is said that Manghopir's natural warm fountain is a miracle of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. That warm fountain started to flow from beneath the hill, on which Lal Shahbaz sat for muraqba (meditation). After passing hundreds of years, that warm fountain is still flowing continuously and is said to have miraculous healing power especially for asthma patients. His annual urs (death anniversary celebration) is held on the 18 of shabaan - the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Bibi pak daman is a name of HAZRAT RUKAIYA BINT-E-ALI(A.S). her shrine is located in lahore,Pakistan.it holds the graves of six ladies from HAZRAT MUHAMMAD(S.A.W) family. Ruqayah bint ali ibn abu talib  was the daughter of the first Prophet Muhammad's(S.A.W) cousin and son-in-law HAZRAT ALI IBN ABU TALIB(A.S) with his wife Umm al banin bint Huzaam(A.S). Ruqayah bint Ali(A.S) wasB_Bi_Pak_Daman_June5_2004_(6).jpg the full sister of HAZRAT ABBAS IBN ALI(A.S) and also the wife of MUSLIM IBN AQEEL(A.S). Others are said to be Muslim ibn Aqil's (A.S) sister and daughters. It is said that these ladies came here after the event of the battle of karbala on the 10th day of the month of muharam in 61 AH (October 10, AD 680). Bibi Paak Daaman is located between Garhi Shahu and Railway Station area.

Data Darbar is located in the city of Lahore.it is one of the oldest Muslim shrines in the sub-continent. It is grave of famous sufi saint name syed ali bin usman(also known as data sahab or shakkar ganjbakhsh).who lived in 11^th century.

The shrine is located near the Bhaati Gate in lahore. It was originally built by the ghaznavi king Sultan Ibrahim in the late eleventh century, and has been expanded several times. For centuries his tomb was visited by muslims and even hindus in search of his blessings but since partician, most visitors have been Muslim, although people of all religions are welcome. On special occasions, the shrine is decorated with lights, dinner is prepared for hundreds of people and visitors dance while musicians play sufi music for hours. The urs (festival) of data sahab is held every year on 27^th of safar(Islamic month).many followers from all over Pakistan comes to pay homage.

SHAH SHAMS TABREEZ was also a very famous sufi saint.his shrine is located in multan. He was also famous for his miracles.one of his miracle is that once he ordered sun to come close to earth so that he could cook his food with its heat. Many followers from all over Pakistan visit his shrine specially during his urs.

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