Haji Ali Dargah

The Haji Ali Dargah is a Sufi shrine and the monument of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, located on an islet off the coast of Worli in southern Mumbai. It is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture and is associated with legends about doomed lovers. The dargah contains the tomb of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, a Sufi saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan. The shrine is built on a tiny islet located 500 meters from the coast and is linked to the city by a narrow causeway. The complex includes a mosque, a tomb, and a sanatorium, and is a renowned pilgrimage site among Muslims. People from all walks of life and religions visit the dargah to seek blessings. The tomb is a beautiful illustration of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture, with a marble courtyard, a brocaded red and green cloth, and an exquisite silver frame. The main hall has marble pillars engraved with creative mirror work and Arabic patterns