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Introduction
India's economic capital and the abode of the candyfloss
silver screen, the spark called Mumbai attracts thousands
of moths towards itself round the year. Though it is
the lure of the Bollywood glamour and the promise of
a livelihood that make people run to Mumbai; the Arabian
sea and the Western Ghats topped up with the lip smacking
Paw Bhaji and Vada Paw along with important historical
monuments like Gateway of India, Elephanta caves, Haji
Ali mosque , along with the Bombay Stock Exchange, the
water parks and shopping malls, this truly cosmopolitan
city offers a heady cocktail of history and the contemporary.
Mumbai is therefore a haven for business, movie and
tour buffs alike.
Location
The Haji Ali Dargah is located off the coast of Worli,
Mumbai on a tiny islet. It stands about 500 yards into
the waters of the Arabian Sea.
Entrance
Haji Ali is open to everyone. It cannot be entered
at high tide since the causeway leading to it gets submerged
in water. The mosque looks particularly beautiful at
sunset with its reflection on the crimson waters.
The look of the Mosque
This beautiful whitewashed mosque is connected to mainland
by a narrow causeway that gets submerged at high tide.
The white mosque reflected on the blue waters then looks
serenely picturesque. The mosque is built around a plot
of 2500 m with an 85 ft minaret at its centre. Beyond
the gate is a marble courtyard where the edifice of
saint Haji Ali stands. The tomb within is covered in
red and green satin cloth like in all dargahs. The marble
pillars in the main hall are adorned with colored glass
chips. However, much of the beauty of this dargah is
now at stake due to constant exposure to saline water.
History of of Haji Ali Mosque
This mosque was built in 1431 by the Muslim saint Haji
Ali who renounced his worldly possessions and devoted
himself in meditation. According to the legend, Haji
Ali died on his way to Mecca and the casket carrying
his body floated back to these shores. His devotees
cremated him at this spot, which is now an important
pilgrimage for people of all religion all over the country.
Indianholiday.com offer information about the Haji
Ali Mosque as a place of tourist interest.
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