IN PHOTOS: Mahim Dargah Urs begins from police station

The first 'sandal' to the 14th century Sufi saint Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi began from the Mahim Police station on Monday. Pics/Sameer Abedi

Updated On: 2024-12-16 05:02 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai Police officials pay obeisance at the Mahim Dargah by offering the first 'Chaadar' at the dargah each year. Pics/Sameer Abedi

The 14th century Sufi saint Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi's grave is located inside the Mahim dargah in central Mumbai

Mumbai Police officials present the first 'sandal' as part of their decades old practice during the Mahim Dargah Urs

The 'sandal' is usually an array of sandalwood paste, flower, and shawl presented at Mahim dargah

During the Mahim dargah Urs, 10-day event famously known as the Annual Mahim Fair is also organised

Thousands of devotees attend the Annual Mahim Fair to make offerings to the saint at the Dargah and take part in the festivities at the fair

The Mahim Dargah is lit up with beautiful lights and is an amazing sight to see. More than 400 sandals are offered during the 10th day Annual Mahim Fair

The event, which has been gazetted since 1910, has the honour of Mumbai Police offering the first sandal or offerings to the 14th century Sufi saint

The annual fair held in honour of Makhdoom Shah Baba (Mahim Dargah) is held every year usually in December. This year it began on 16th December and will run until 25th December

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