Indo Islamic Heritage
Dargah Hazrat Khaai Bale Peer R.A. is a local dargah (shrine) located in Joshiyaan Mohalla, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a revered site for devotees, particularly within the local Muslim community, honoring the Sufi saint Hazrat Khaai Bale Peer (Rahmatullah Alaih). Such dargahs are common across India as places of spiritual solace, ziyarat (visitation), and urs (annual commemorations), reflecting the rich tradition of Sufism in the region.
Firozabad, often called the "City of Glass" due to its famous bangle and glassware industry, also preserves a vibrant Islamic heritage through its mosques, shrines, and dargahs. Among these sacred sites is the Dargah Hazrat Khaai Bale Peer R.A., situated in the historic Joshiyaan Mohalla area. This local shrine is dedicated to Hazrat Khaai Bale Peer, a respected Sufi figure (indicated by the honorific R.A. – Radiyallahu Anhu/Ta'ala Anhu), whose legacy continues to inspire faith and devotion among residents. While detailed historical records about the saint's life and the exact origins of the dargah are limited in widely available sources, such local dargahs in Uttar Pradesh often trace back several centuries, with many established during the Mughal or post-Mughal periods when Sufism flourished in northern India. These shrines typically commemorate pious saints who contributed to spiritual guidance, charity, or community welfare. The Dargah Hazrat Khaai Bale Peer likely follows this pattern as a neighborhood place of worship and reflection, where people gather for dua (supplications), qawwali on special occasions, and the annual urs celebration honoring the saint's death anniversary. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of many local dargahs: simple yet spiritually evocative, often featuring a tomb (mazar) under a dome, adorned with green cloth (chadar), incense, and offerings from devotees. It stands as a symbol of piety in Firozabad's old quarters, drawing both Muslims and people from other communities who respect Sufi traditions of love, tolerance, and mysticism.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 49XW+CJF Mohalla Khai, beside Thana Dakshin, Joshiyan Mohalla, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.3958° E
Latitude: 27.1591° N