Dargah-e-Aala Hazrat

Dargah-e-Aala Hazrat is the shrine of 19th-20th century Islamic scholar Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi located in Mohalla Saudagaran, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Revered as Ala Hazrat, he was the founder of the Barelvi movement. The white marble dargah complex includes his tomb, mosque and associated structures. It is a major pilgrimage centre for Sunni Muslims, especially during the annual Urs-e-Razvi, and attracts visitors year-round for prayer and reflection.

Visitors can expect a white marble shrine complex centered on the tomb of Ahmed Raza Khan, with domes, arches, and courtyards. The site includes a mosque, prayer halls, and surrounding market streets selling flowers, chadars, caps and religious literature. The atmosphere is devotional with pilgrims offering prayers and floral tributes. Visitors can walk through the main courtyard, view the decorated tomb chamber, and observe daily religious gatherings. The area is busy, especially during Urs and on Thursdays and Fridays.

The dargah is the mausoleum of Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (1856-1921), a prominent Islamic scholar, jurist and reformer born in Bareilly. He founded the Barelvi movement within Sunni Islam and authored numerous works including Fatawa Razvia. After his death in 1921, his tomb became a shrine. The complex has been expanded over time with marble construction and mosque facilities.

The shrine is one of the most important pilgrimage centres for followers of the Barelvi tradition of Sunni Islam in South Asia. It hosts the annual Urs-e-Razvi commemorating the death anniversary of Ahmed Raza Khan, which draws pilgrims from across India and abroad. The site serves as a centre for religious learning and community gatherings.