Islam Pilgrimage Spot in India Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer is famous for the tomb of Hazrat Mu'inuddin Chishti, the founder of the Chishti Sufi order, one of the most important Sufi organizations. One of the most holy places of Islam in India is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It is believed that no prayer at this Dargah is unanswered. The Dargah is one of the most revered shrines of the Muslims. It is a famous pilgrimage center where people from different religious backgrounds come to offer prayers. Devotees come here from all over the world to pay their reverences to the holy saint and reflect on Mughal style of architecture. The shrine of Gharib Nawaz Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is the oldest and biggest Dargah in South Asia.  

Fatehpur Sikri is the best example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived from the Persian & Hindu architecture The Fatehpur City was founded in the Sikri village, by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to honor famous saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Emperor Akbar came to Sikri in search of the saint to ask for his blessings when all else had failed. The Sufi saint who was Emperor Akbar’s advisor and teacher predicted that the king would father three sons. The prediction came true, and Akbar’s son Jahangir was named as Salim after the saint, and raised by the Sufi holy man. The saint passed away in 1571. To continue the memory of the saint, Akbar constructed a beautiful mosque in the middle of Sikri complex with its palaces, courts, baths and gardens.

Haji Ali Mosque- This mosque was built in the middle of the sea with only a narrow path leading to it giving it an ethereal look. As per the Muslim traditions separate praying rooms for ladies and gents are provided here to Haji Ali Dargah is located on an islet in Southern Mumbai. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, this religious Dargah is amongst the most notable attractions of Mumbai. Thousands of Pilgrims visit Haji Ali irrespective of their religions. Erected upon the rocks, Haji Ali has the tomb of Muslim Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. And besides the tomb stands a magnificent mosque. The mosque is built in Mughal architecture and is ornamented with minars and dome. Haji Ali Dargah is important because it houses the tomb of a great Muslim Saint Haji Ali. The Saint is known to have given up all his worldly possessions and went to Mecca. His selfless love and services towards the people made him a highly revered personality.

The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Qutub Minar, The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque was the first mosque built in India. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aybak using materials of 27 Jain and Hindu temples.....

Dargah Qutub Sahib at Mehrauli Dargah-Qutub-Sahib Located near Gandak ki Baoli in the Mehrauli village, around 400 meters away from the Adham Khan’s tomb, lays the Dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kalki. It is held in high esteem and has been highly regarded for centuries, as he was disciple and spiritual successor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. Religious Importance of Dargah Qutub Sahib The saint was held in high esteem by different rulers and several of them lie buried in the various enclosures around his grave. Some popular people buried here are Bahadur Shah I, Shah Alam II and Akbar II. It is believed that one, who truly believes in the saint, makes a wish by tying a thread near the grave.

Charminar, Hyderabad A historic monument with four graceful minarets Charminar, Hyderabad A historic monument with four graceful minarets. Built two years after the founding of the Hyderabad to mark the end of an epidemic in the city, it is often referred as the Arc of Triumph of the East.

Hazratbal Shrine at Srinagar Nestled on the western shores of Dal Lake, Hazratbal Shrine is the most important Islamic site in Kashmir. Its pristine white marble beauty is reflected in the waters of the Dal Lake. The main significance of Hazratbal Shrine lies in the fact that it houses a hair of the prophet Mohammad

Jama Masjid at Delhi Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India which is located in old Delhi. The carvings made in the mosque make it more exceptional. This Mughal monument is a typical structure with hundred domes & pillars and built in yellow sandstone. organizationsJama Masjid, Delhi - one of the largest mosques in India and the final architectural extravagance of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is situated very close to the Red Fort The main specialty of this mosque is that none of the domes are of similar height; each dome is different from others. Easily one of the most significant holy places of Islam in India It was customary for the emperor and his courtiers to visit the mosque every Friday for attending ‘Jumme ki Namaz’, the congressional prayer. There is a dress code for certain people visiting the mosque. The head should be covered and everyone should wear a lungi. People should enter barefoot only Jama Masjid was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1650 with the aid of 5000 workers over the period of 6 years. Shah Jahan has also built the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Red Fort which stands opposite to the Jama Masjid. The mosque has three gates, four towers and two 40 meter high minarets, which are constructed with the strips of red sandstone and white marbles. The mosque has been designed by Ustad Khalil, who was known to be the great sculptor of his time

Jama Masjid at Delhi