General Islamic Heritage SilsilaEst. 1431 CE (15th Century CE (9th Century AH))100% Scholarly Verified
مقام الشيخ حاجي علي البخاري في بحر مومباي • درگاہ حاجی علی شاہ بخاری ممبئی
Haji Ali Dargah (Offshore Island Shrine)
Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
Dargah Rd, Haji Ali, Worli, Mumbai, India
Historical Overview & Significance
The iconic ocean sanctuary located 500 meters into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Worli in Mumbai, accessible via a natural causeway that submerges during high tide.
Detailed Historical Chronicle & Foundations
Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari was a wealthy merchant from Bukhara who gave up worldly possessions after performing Hajj and traveled across India before settling in Mumbai. According to historical tradition, before his demise he requested his shroud to be dropped into the sea, which miraculously came to rest on a rocky islet where his devotees constructed this sanctuary in 1431 CE.
Architectural Style: Indo-Islamic White Marble Structure on an Offshore Islet with Causeway
Associated Saints, Masters & Scholars
Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
الشيخ حاجي علي البخاري • پیر حاجی علی شاہ بخاری
Haji Ali
Passed: 835 AH (1431 CE)
Master: Bukhara Khwajagan Masters
Bukhara merchant turned ascetic mystic who spent his life counseling seekers along the shores of the Arabian Sea.
Primary Classical Chronicles & Source Citations
Zero Inventions| Classical Work | Author / Compiler | Language | Verification Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazetteer of Bombay City and IslandVolume 1, pp. 27-29 | S.M. Edwardes | English | Government Heritage Survey |
Annual Urs Mubarak16-17 Safar
Annual Urs of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari
Sandalwood procession from the city across the causeway, Qawwali, Quran recitations, and community feast.
Season: Autumn
Annual Attendance: 350,000+ pilgrims
Visiting Guidelines & Adab
Visiting Hours5:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Subject to sea tide schedules; check high-tide timings before crossing)
Best Time to VisitEarly morning during low tide
Dress Code RequirementsModest clothing.
Langar & Niaz (Free Food)Free tea and prashad/niaz distributed daily.
Sacred Etiquette:
- Remove footwear at shoe stands.
- Cover head before entering.
- Beware of sea waves and follow causeway safety staff guidance.
Geographic Specifications
Latitude: 18.9774°N
Longitude: 72.8099°E
Altitude: 5 meters ASL
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) - 18 km
Railway: Mumbai Central Railway Station - 3.2 km