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Hazratbal shrine

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A white marble shrine on the shore of Dal Lake, revered across Kashmir for a relic held to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad.

Pilgrimage siteSrinagar, on the western shore of Dal LakeBest time to visit: All year; large gatherings on Eid-e-Milad and other holy days

Highlights

  • White marble building with a dome, set by the lake
  • Display of the holy relic (Moi-e-Muqaddas) on special days
  • Views across Dal Lake to the Zabarwan hills

Significance

Hazratbal is the most important Muslim shrine in Kashmir, and its gatherings on holy days draw devotees from across the valley.

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