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Astana Hazrat Shah Juneed Peer Rehmatullah is a combined dargah (shrine) and mosque complex located in Saklenabad, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001, India. It is a revered Sufi spiritual centre associated with the legacy of Hazrat Shah Junaid Qadri (Rehmatullah Alaih), serving as a place of devotional prayer, spiritual gathering, and communal worship.
The Astana Hazrat Shah Juneed Peer Rehmatullah complex in Saklenabad is an important spiritual landmark in Ghazipur city that combines both a mosque and a dargah (mausoleum) dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Junaid Qadri (Rehmatullah Alaih). The term “Astana” denotes a spiritual abode or sacred threshold — in this context, a place of reverence for followers of the Qadri Sufi order. Hazrat Shah Junaid Qadri is historically recognised as one of the prominent Sufi saints of eastern Uttar Pradesh whose tomb (dargah) draws devotees who come to offer prayers (dua), seek blessings (barakah), and participate in devotional activities such as zikr (remembrance of God) or majlis. Sufi centres like this often serve as focal points for spiritual learning as well as community solidarity. As part of its function, the Astana includes a mosque where the local Muslim community performs the five daily prayers, and particularly the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer. In addition to ritual worship, the site often hosts gatherings on special occasions, especially on the saint’s Urs (death anniversary), which is commemorated by devotees with increased attendance and devotional recitations.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: HHJ9+FPX, Saklenabad, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh 233001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 233001
Longitude: 83.5693476° E
Latitude: 25.5812494° N