Hazratbal Shrine

Hazratbal Shrine is the holiest place in Kashmir, where a piece of Prophet Mohammed's hair is kept safe. The hair is also famous as "the relic" or "the Moi-e-Muqaddas." The word Hazrat means "holy" or "respected," and the word Bal means "place." These words say "a holy place" or "a respected place." 

The Hazratbal Shrine is a popular tourist place to visit in Srinagar. However, Muslim followers from all over the country make it a point to visit this holy place at least once in their lifetime.

On special days, like the birthdays of Prophet Muhammad and his four main friends, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique, Hazrat Umar ibn Khattab, Hazrat Usman ibn Affan, and Hazrat Ali, the holy hair of the Prophet comes out to the public. Many devotees and guests from all over the country come to these events.

What is Hazratbal Shrine famous for?

Muslims highly regard the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar as a holy place. Local views say that it holds Moi-e-Muqaddas, the sacred hair from Prophet Muhammad's beard.

Because of its fame, Hazratbal Shrine is the most visited place in Srinagar. It also has beautiful architecture. The dome and tower are in both Mughal and Kashmiri styles. The shrine, on the other hand, is more like a mosque.  

Are non-Muslims allowed in Hazratbal?

The Hazratbal Mosque is the holiest place for Muslims. It is pure white marble located on the shore of Dal Lake. The place welcomes everyone without any discrimination in religion. The people are very friendly. The place is worth visiting during the Kashmir tour package.

What is the old name of Hazratbal Shrine Srinagar?

People often call the Dargah Sharif the Hazratbal Shrine, which comes from the Kashmiri word for "holy place" (Hazrat) and "bal." Moi-e-Muqaddas, the hair of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), is inside the shrine. Assar-e sharif and Madinat-us-Sani are some other names for it.