Indo Islamic Heritage
Dargah Fatemattuz Zehra A.S. is a revered Shia Muslim shrine in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad. It serves as a peaceful spiritual site for devotees seeking blessings, featuring a simple mausoleum and prayer area in a quiet urban setting.
Dargah Fatemattuz Zehra A.S., also known as the Shrine of Fatima Tuz Zahra A.S., is an important Islamic historical site in Bijnor, a district in western Uttar Pradesh, India. This dargah honors Fatima al-Zahra (A.S.), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and wife of Imam Ali (A.S.), symbolizing purity, devotion, and maternal grace in Shia Islamic tradition. As a dedicated shrine, it attracts Shia pilgrims and local Muslims for prayers, especially during religious observances like the month of Muharram, where it becomes a focal point for remembrance and supplication. The dargah is housed in a modest structure typical of regional Shia shrines, with a central mausoleum adorned with Islamic calligraphy and subtle architectural elements reflecting Indo-Persian influences. Devotees visit to offer nazrana (offerings), recite litanies, and participate in majlis (gatherings) that emphasize the saintly virtues of Fatima al-Zahra. Though not among India's grandest monuments, it embodies the syncretic Islamic heritage of Uttar Pradesh, where Sufi and Shia traditions have coexisted for centuries, fostering community bonds through shared spiritual practices.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 77CH+G59, Bijnor - Moradabad Rd, Chhajupura Said, Uttar Pradesh 246726
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bijnor
Pincode: 246726
Longitude: 78.1344° E
Latitude: 29.3722° N