Hazrat Seyfeddin Farooqi, Rauza Sharif — Local services in Punjab

On the Sirhind-Bassi Pathana Road, near Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the magnificent RAUZA OR DARGAH of Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi, popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf-Isfani who lived in the times of Akbar and Jahangir from 1563 to 1624. The Shaikh is held in high esteem and is considered by Sunni Muslims to be second to prophet Mohammed. For this reason, this mausoleum is regarded as a second Macca by the Sunni Muslims. thousands of pilgrims from various parts of world visit this place to participate in the celebrations, known as Urs of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. The date of annual celebrations vary from year to year. Every year, these celebrations precede by ten days than the previous year.By road Fatehgarh Sahib is 250 Kms from National Capital Delhi. The National Highway No.1 (Sher Shah Suri Marg) passes through it at Sirhind and Mandi Gobindgarh situated in the district. All buses traversing the Delhi-Amritsar section halt here. For those wishing to visit Fatehgarh Sahib after landing at the Delhi Airport, the Indo-Canadian Bus service runs regular Delux bus services from the Airport to Amritsar and these buses halt at Sirhind and Mandi Gobindgarh. There are also regular bus services to Fatehgarh Sahib from Chandigarh, Patiala and Ropar.There are a number of other tombs in the compound mostly of the members of Shaikh Ahmad's house. The mausoleum is a fine building made of bricks partly overlaid with stone and marble. Close to it there is the mausoleum of Rati-ud-Din, an ancestor of the Mujadid. Not far here are the rauzas of Mujaddid’s sons Khawaja Muhammad Sadiq and Khwaja Muhammad Masum. The rauza of latter is some times called rauza chini on account of its excellent mosaic work. There is a grand mosque with a basement and a small tank for performing ablution before the prayers. The shrine has since been taken over by Government of India as a historic monument and regular employees have been kept here for its maintenance, up...

What a place!!! I found enormous peace here and felt like never leave the place. The Aura of the place , I can't even express in words.

The place is located at a distance of 5 km from the city’s centre. Travellers can hire a private taxi or even opt for an auto rickshaw to reach Rauza Sharif. Rauza Sharif is also known as Dargah of Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi. He is more popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf Sani.

It is a significant site of tourist attraction in Sirhind, owing to its historical importance and architectural beauty.

It is often regarded as the second Mecca among Sunni Muslims.

The Shaikh lived in this place during the times of Akbar and Jahangir, and he is held in very high esteem among his community.

Rauza Sharif has several tombs in its vicinity, belonging to the family members of Shaikh Ahmad. It also features the tombs of the Afghan ruler Shah Zaman, along with his Queen.

This historical monument flaunts beautiful arches and splendid domes. The main mausoleum building is made of bricks that are partly overlaid with marble and stone. A heavy influence of the Muslim architecture is reflected from the style of this structure.

The Dargah’s interior exhibits various designs and the walls flaunt carvings of famous religious lines that were penned by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

The Dargah also comprises of a Gurudwara which was built to commemorate the brave youngsters who sacrificed their lives when asked to give up their religion for Islam.

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There are a number of other tombs in the compound mostly of the members of Shaikh Ahmad's house. The mausoleum is a fine building made of bricks partly overlaid with stone and marble. Close to it there is the mausoleum of Rati-ud-Din, an ancestor of the Mujadid. Not far here are the rauzas of Mujaddid’s sons Khawaja Muhammad Sadiq and Khwaja Muhammad Masum. The rauza of latter is some times called rauza chini on account of its excellent mosaic work. In its premises are many other graves of the members of the house of the said reformer and some members of the ruling family of Kabul. There is a grand mosque with a basement and a small tank for performing ablution before the prayers. The shrine has since been taken over by Government of India as a historic monument and regular employees have been kept here for its maintenance, up keep and care.

By the side of the Rauza are the tombs of the Afghan Ruler, Shah Zaman and his Queen. The Urs celebration (death anniversary) of the Mujadid are held here for more than 300 years and are largely attended by Muslims from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and other Muslim countries.[3] Author to mention Day/Month of the year when the urs is...