One of the most revered mosques in Mumbai; Haji Ali Dargah is placed on an islet at the Worli coast in the south-central Mumbai. It is a mosque and a tomb.  One of the most renowned landmarks of Mumbai, this mosque lies at prominent place of the city. This mosque is the one of the finest examples of Hindu-Muslim unity in India as besides being mosque, it is visited by large number of Hindus also from Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.  It is believed that visiting this dargah and laying your faith in it surely fulfills your wishes.  

History of Haji Ali

Built in 1431, Haji Ali in Mumbai is dedicated to the memory of renowned Muslim saint, Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. According to the historical records of Haji Ali Trust, Peer Haji Ali came to Mumbai after traveling around the world in early 1400s. He belonged to ancient Persian Empire, Bukhara.
Once when Haji Ali fell seriously ill, it is by his divine intuition, he directed his disciples to carry his body in a coffin and cast it in the Arabian Sea.  After his death, his followers did the same. Coffin kept drifting in the high sea for some days and then finally rested along the tiny islet. This islet is said to be Worli now a days. His followers buried his coffin there at the islets and started praying there.  For many years, small additions were made to the shrine and it became famous as the Haji Ali Dargah.

Counted among the most famous religious places in Mumbai, Haji Ali is visited by thousands of devotees every Thursday and Friday.

Description

Located on the small islet in the middle of Worli Bay, Dargah is situated just 500 yards from the shore.  This islet is connected to the city by a small, narrow causeway without any railing. This causeway gets submerged into the sea during high tide, so dargah can be visited only during low tide.

This is a whitewashed structure with a 26 m tower.  Intricate mirror work is done inside the main hall. On the pillars, ninety nine names of Allah are written.

According to Mumbai travel guide, do not miss visiting this Dargah.