HAJI PIR FAIR

Hajipir Fair is an annual celebration on first Saturday-Sunday-Monday in the month of April at Haji Pir Dargah (Dargah is a shrine or tomb built over the grave of a revered religious figure) in Sodrana village of Kutch. This Fair is celebrated in the memory of a Muslim saint, Pir Hazrat Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. It is believed that Pir Hazrat Haji Ali came to this place as a soldier in the army of Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghauri. After his service to army, he settled down in Nara village and dedicated his life to serve people in need. He died in an attempt to save cows from dacoits. It is believed that Haji Ali’s followers put his dead body in a coffin and let it go in the Arabian sea after his death, as per his instructions. But the coffin got stuck on the pile of rocks, which is where the famous dargah of Kutch stands today – Haji Pir Dargah. This fair is organised near Haji Pir Dargah in Kutch district, Gujarat. This Dargah is an ideal example of a shrine that goes beyond the borders of any religious differences. People of all religions come here to visit the shrine of Pir Haji Ali Akbar and visit Karol Pir Dargah nearby. This is a must visit in Kutch, Gujarat for tourists. The glorious pilgrimage in the Kutch of Gujarat is closely located to the Pakistan border. Besides Gujarat, the aesthetic view towards all faiths of Haji Pir is one of the famous religious places in India, which is no less than a universal epoch. During this fair, Dargah Sharif is decorated with light and colourful lamps which makes the place more divine. Visitors can shop Handicraft/ souvenirs for loved ones and taste some delicious local cuisines from market in the fair. Children can enjoy the fun fair with joyrides and buy toys from the market. Qawali - an energetic musical performance of Sufi Muslim poetry Program organised specially for visitors during this fair. Which lead listeners to a state of religious ecstasy and is an add to the whole experience.