The Haji Ali Dargah is a Sufi mosque and dargah, and the monument of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, that is located on an islet off the coast of Worli in south Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India
The incredibly stunning feature, the white-domed mausoleum, houses the tomb of Saint Pir Haji Shah Bukhari. A silver frame encases the tomb, and eight pillars surround the complete structure
Bukhari was a Sufi saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan. Located near the heart of the city, the dargah is one of Mumbai's most recognisable landmarks. Hundreds of devotees visit to offer prayers and witness the ideal blend of Indo-Islamic and Arabic architecture
An amazing example of Indo-Islamic architecture, associated with legends about doomed lovers, the dargah contains the tomb of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
The extensive use of marble throughout the mosque makes it reminiscent of Mughal architecture
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