Kichhauchha Sharif Dargah

Kichhauchha Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Kichhauchha town in Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to the 14th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, founder of the Ashrafia order, it is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The complex includes the saint's tomb, mosques and courtyards and attracts thousands of devotees annually, especially during the Urs festival.

Visitors can expect a large shrine complex centered on the white-domed tomb of Hazrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, surrounded by courtyards, mosques, and ancillary shrines. The site is active with pilgrims offering prayers, chadars and flowers, and reciting verses. Surroundings include bustling lanes with shops selling offerings, food stalls and pilgrim lodges. The atmosphere is devotional and crowded, particularly on Thursdays and during the annual Urs.