The Dargah has been built in the honour and memory of Hazrat Ali who was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. He gave up his life in the battle for the honour of the country and thereby it has become one of the most desired and pilgrimage centre for the Muslim community. The experience of climbing 400 rough stairs is indeed a worth a toil when you reach your destination. Muslim devotees from all around the country come to Chhote Hazrat Ki Dargah, every year round during the 8th and 10th day of Muharram which is a very important day amongst the Muslim community. It is celebrated in a grand way throughout the country. Apart from the Dargah there are other magnificent tombs and monuments in Hyderabad which has preserved the culture and Indian Tradition of this culturally rich city.
The popularity of holy pilgrimages is reflected in all the below-mentioned mosques which are extremely popular in Hyderabad:
These are all the models and the replica of famous architecture of Qutub Architecture. Located inside “Devan Devadi” at Hyderabad, is an impressive piece of work in the history of India. Later, Ibrahim Shah had built another mosque just parallel to this Dargah. A sanctified pilgrimage and a holy place to worship. The place had been modified and enhanced during the reign of Qutub Shah and many other places were established to make it an attractive tourist’s destination.
Mecca Masjid
Charminar
Jama Masjid