Majar Sharif of Pir Saheb

Majar Sharif of Pir Saheb is a revered Islamic shrine located in Jaleswar town in Goalpara district, Assam. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Pir Saheb, the dargah is an important place of pilgrimage and prayer for devotees from the region. The simple white shrine structure is visited throughout the year, especially during the annual Urs festival. It reflects local religious traditions and serves as a center of faith and community gathering in western Assam.

Visitors can expect a modest, white-domed shrine complex in Jaleswar town surrounded by a quiet, devotional atmosphere. The main structure houses the tomb of Pir Saheb, draped with chadars, with an open courtyard where devotees offer prayers. The surroundings are simple with local shops and pathways. Visitors will encounter pilgrims praying, lighting incense, and making offerings, particularly during religious gatherings and the annual Urs observance.

The shrine is dedicated to Pir Saheb, a Sufi saint revered locally in the Jaleswar area of Goalpara district. The mazar has long served as a place of veneration and is associated with local traditions of Sufi piety in western Assam.

The dargah holds religious and cultural importance for the local Muslim community and devotees from surrounding areas. It serves as a center for prayer, offerings and community gatherings, with special significance during the annual Urs festival when devotees gather to pay respects.