Hazrat Shah Yousuf Gardez (RA) came to Multan about nine hundred years ago and settled here to preach Islam, specifically the Shia Sect. Commonly known as “Shah Gardez” is a shrine found inside the Bohar gate, which is a dome-less building covered with blue tiles, dating back to the Mughal Era of Emperor Humayun. An interesting sight of seeing pigeons fluttering in and out of the shrines gives an immense pleasure to the eyes. Simple yet elegant rectangular shaped building of tomb of Shah Gardez is among the must visit places of Multan.
A Persian Muslim, Shams-i-Tabrezi who happened to be the spiritual instructor of Maulana Jalal ud Din Rumi is buried in Multan. He is highly regarded in Maulana Rumi’s poetry especially in “Diwan-e-Sham-i-Tabreizi”. UNESCO nominated the tomb as World Cultural Heritage Center. Beautifully constructed building glazed with tiles and Verandah around it makes it an eye catching tomb which everyone must watch.
The shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya, who is the founder of Suharwardiyya order of Sufism, is located in Multan. Built in 13th century, the shrine depicts the architectural beauty of the area and holds a great importance for the followers of the Muslim mystic Bahauddin Zakariya. After the evening prayers, Qawalis and dhamal (form of dance) is performed at the shrine. People from far flung areas come here to tie threads for the sake of mannat, for the fulfillment of their wishes..
The Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam is located in Multan, Pakistan. It is the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Sheikh Rukn-ud-Din Abul Fateh who is famous for his spiritual teachings in the subcontinent. The tomb is known to be the prime symbol of Tughluq architecture and is one of the most notable memorials in the Indian subcontinent.
This historic shrine is the major source of attraction for the visitors as it is observed that a huge number of visitors come to offer prayers at the tomb to get some blessing from the Holy men or saints buried many years ago.
Location: Qilla Kohna Qasim Bagh Rd, Qila Kuhna Qasim Bagh, Multan, Punjab 60000
