Indo Islamic Heritage
Dargah Hazrat Abbas in Wazeerganj, Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh, is a local Shia Muslim shrine (dargah) and mosque dedicated to Hazrat Abbas ibn Ali, the loyal standard-bearer and half-brother of Imam Hussain, martyred at the Battle of Karbala. It serves as a modest place of worship and remembrance for the local community, particularly during Muharram observances.
Hazrat Abbas (Al-Abbas ibn Ali) holds a special place in Islamic history, especially among Shia Muslims, for his unwavering loyalty and bravery during the tragic events of Karbala in 680 CE. Known as "Alamdar" (the standard-bearer) and "Saqqa" (the water carrier), he sacrificed his life attempting to bring water to the thirsty camp of Imam Hussain. Shrines dedicated to him, often housing symbolic Alams (standards), are found across India, with prominent ones in Lucknow and other regions. The Dargah Hazrat Abbas in Wazeerganj, Faizabad (Ayodhya), is a smaller, local religious site reflecting this devotion. It functions primarily as a community mosque and shrine, attracting local devotees for prayers, especially on days associated with Hazrat Abbas, such as the 7th of Muharram. As a neighborhood landmark in Wazeerganj—a residential area in the historic city once known as Faizabad—it represents the enduring Shia traditions in Uttar Pradesh amid the region's rich Islamic heritage. Unlike the more famous and larger Dargah Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow (built around 1798 in Rustam Nagar), this site in Faizabad/Ayodhya is modest and community-oriented, with limited historical documentation available publicly. It embodies the grassroots level of Islamic devotional practices in India.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q5C4+J5C, Wazeerganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.1440° E
Latitude: 26.7760° N