Hazrat Seyfeddin Farooqi, Rauza Sharif
SH8, Talanian, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab 140407, India
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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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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 celebrated here.