Shrine of Shah Jamal

The Tomb of Shah Jamal (Urdu: شاه جمال درگاه‎) is the tomb of Sufi Saint Baba Shah Jamal. It is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It can be located opposite Forman Christian (FC) College, near Muslim Town. There is a masjid built around the tomb which incorporates a graveyard.

Tomb of Shah Jamal
شاه جمال درگاه
The Tomb of Baba Shah Jamal is one of Lahore's most popular Sufi shrines
Religion
AffiliationIslam
ProvincePunjab
Location
LocationLahore
CountryPakistan
Shown within Lahore
Shrine of Shah Jamal (Pakistan)
Geographic coordinates
Architecture
TypeMosque and Sufi mausoleum
StyleModern
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)4

Traditions

At the foot of the stairs leading up to the tomb, there is a regular gathering of pilgrims, who come every Thursday night and Friday morning, following a tradition that has been going on for hundreds of years. Dhol is played with devotees (dervish or fakir) dancing in a trance also known as dhamaal. The drummer Pappu Sain is the central attraction and performs on the dhol.[1][2]

This performance, every Thursday night/ Friday morning, is attended by people from all walks of life—students, government officials, musicians both domestic and international, models, common folk. It is encouraged that people wear simple, plain clothes and come covered, out of respect for the shrine.

The shrine complex at night.

Annual urs festival

The annual urs festival is conducted every year on the 3rd, 4th and 5th days of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-Thani (ربيع الثاني). In 2006, 300,000 people attended the 366th annual URS (anniversary celebrations) of Shah Jamal (1588-1649).[3]

  • The grave of Baba Shah Jamal
  • Oil lamps are burnt during the annual urs festival
  • The shrine is decorated for the annual urs festival
  • The shrine complex includes a small mosque
  • Amulets at the shrine
  • Compound of Shah Jamal Shrine which is part of the mosque.

References
  1. "The Sufi Beat of Papu Sain (Part 2)". Wn.com. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  2. Adnan Lodhi (3 January 2016). "Going stronger with every drumbeat". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  3. Devotees whirl to dhol at Baba Jamal’s Urs, Khaleej Times (May 5, 2006)


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