Indo Islamic Heritage
The shrine is centrally located and well connected within Srinagar. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 11 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, located around 5 kilometers from the ziyarat. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 12 kilometers away.
Ziyarat Hazrat Khwaja Zain Ul Deen Ali Daar RA is a revered Sufi shrine situated in Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The ziyarat is dedicated to Hazrat Khwaja Zain Ul Deen Ali Daar (RA), a respected spiritual personality remembered for piety, devotion, and service to the people. Although precise archival records of the original construction date are limited, the shrine developed around the resting place and memory of the saint, following the long Kashmiri tradition of honoring saints through ziyarat complexes that function as places of remembrance and prayer. Over the years, the site has become an important center of spiritual reflection, supplication, and communal devotion for residents of Habba Kadal and surrounding localities. Historically, shrines in old Srinagar have played a major role in preserving the Valley’s Sufi ethos of peace, humility, and service, and this ziyarat continues that legacy. Devotees visit throughout the week, especially on Thursdays, Fridays, and during commemorative occasions, to offer prayers and seek blessings. The shrine also contributes to neighborhood solidarity by hosting small gatherings, recitations, and religious observances. Architecturally, the structure reflects the modest Kashmiri shrine style suited to the compact urban layout of Habba Kadal, with emphasis on accessibility and sacred atmosphere. Today, Ziyarat Hazrat Khwaja Zain Ul Deen Ali Daar (RA) remains a respected landmark within Srinagar’s old city spiritual landscape.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190001
Longitude: 74.8087° E
Latitude: 34.0887° N