|
 Located in the city of Nellore in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the Bara Shaheed Dargah is a shrine that is known to have an eid- gah in its compound, which is an open air enclosure that is reserved for Islamic prayers.
Etymology of Bara Shaheed Dargah
In Urdu language, the name Bara Shaheed Dargah roughly translates to the Shrine of 12 martyrs.
History of Bara Shaheed Dargah
The Persian inscribed stone plate in the campus of the Bara Shaheed Dargah reveals that there were 12 tombs of warriors, who were part of the first Muslim army to enter into the region and were martyred in the battle.
The Bara Shaheed Dargah is famous for its 3 days annual festival of Rotiyaan ki Eid or Rottela Panduga, which is observed in the month of Muharram in hijri and attracts tourists from in and around the country. The devotees who had their wishes fulfilled exchange roti with those who had similar wish as theirs and was completed. This is followed by reading verses from the Holy Quran in the dargah.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in States of India
|
|
|
| • | Tourism in Meghalaya
Tourism in Meghalaya is a proliferating business that includes partaking in adventure sports, sightseeing and basically touring the ‘abode of clouds’.
| | | • | Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass is one of the highest jeepable mountain passes in the eastern part of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is one of the most sought after tourist destinations, closed to access during the winters.
| | | • | Tourism In Uttarakhand
Tourism in Uttarakhand offers a wide range of pilgrimage places, glaciers, wildlife, and valleys of flowers. The industry of tourism in Uttarakhand has flourished with various adventure activities like trekking, rafting, skiing and so on.
| | | • | History of Jashpur District
History of Jashpur District is quite unclear as it lacks concrete evidence. However, it has been seen that this region of Chhattisgarh was a princely state before India’s independence. Initially, Jashpur District was a part of Madhya Pradesh.
| | | • | Maharashtra State
Maharashtra is an Indian state which is dotted with forts, caves, hill stations, shrines and is known for the Hindi film industry.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
