| Like the Jama Masjid in Delhi, Haji Ali Dargah in | | | | Architectural Excellence of Dargah: |
| Mumbai is a popular pilgrimage destinations for | | | | The religious Dargah is built in Indo-Islamic style of |
| devotees of all faith. It is situated 500 yards off | | | | architecture. The edifice is a brilliant specimen of |
| shore in the middle of Worli Bay in Worli. It is | | | | the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The edifice |
| embellished with the glorious views of blue water | | | | covers an area of 4,500 meters and its skyward |
| and the reflections of the Dargah itself. During | | | | tower measures about 85 foot(26m). The main |
| high-tides, sea-water lash the mosque and | | | | hall within the dargah is supported with pillars |
| therefore, the best time to visit is comfortable | | | | made of marble, which is flourished with |
| season that calls for low-tide. | | | | multi-hued mirror. The blue, green and yellow chips |
| History behind the Dargah: | | | | glitters like diamond as sun rays falls on them. |
| Haji Ali Dargah was built in the year 1431 by a rich | | | | Keen observers can also find the 99 names of |
| Muslim merchant, Haji Ali. According to the saga, | | | | Allah, written on the pillars. The tomb within the |
| the great saint was drowned at the place | | | | mosque is covered with chaddar of brocaded red |
| devotees built a mosque on the very place. While | | | | and green color. Further, visitors can also have a |
| the other version says that He died on his tour to | | | | glimpse of the wonderful carved out figures in the |
| Mecca and his dead-body was put in a casket, | | | | doorway. |
| which floated back on the sea flowing in Bombay. | | | | To add more glamor, a new minaret is |
| The casket was found and with paying tribute a | | | | constructed, It is designed of pure marble with no |
| tomb was built with His name. | | | | iron/steel fortification. The creative technique used |
| Religious Activities in Haji Ali: | | | | in this structure is similar to that used in Rajabai |
| Haji Ali is visited by devotees from different | | | | Tower and Maratha fort. The spiral staircase |
| walks of life. Every week, on Thursdays and | | | | inside the minar finely touches a height of 72 ft. |
| Fridays about 40,000 pilgrims step into the dargah | | | | How to reach Haji Ali Dargah: |
| for offering prayer to the legendary saint. | | | | Well-developed transportation facilities in Mumbai, |
| Religious activities and other issues relating Dargah | | | | India help travelers access the Dargah very easily. |
| is taken care of by the Sunni Barelvi Movement | | | | Regular buses, auto-rickshaws and trains offer |
| of India. | | | | comfortable services to the pilgrims visiting here. |