Rauza Sharif

Rauza Sharif is the shrine and mausoleum complex of Sufi saint Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi (Mujaddid Alf Sani) located in Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. Built in the Mughal period, it houses the saint's tomb and those of family members within domed structures featuring Mughal architecture. Revered by devotees, it is a significant Islamic pilgrimage site and hosts an annual Urs fair, attracting visitors for its religious importance and historic architecture.

Visitors can expect a large walled shrine complex with domed mausoleums, courtyards, and Mughal-style architecture in Sirhind. The central tomb of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi is the focal point, surrounded by tombs of family members and associates. The setting is generally calm with pilgrims offering prayers, reading, and paying respects. Visitors can walk through courtyards, view intricate brick and marble work, domes and arches, and observe religious gatherings, especially during the annual Urs festival.

Rauza Sharif is the mausoleum of Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi (1564-1624), a prominent Naqshbandi Sufi saint known as Mujaddid Alf Sani. He lived during the Mughal period under Emperor Jahangir. The complex was built after his death and contains his tomb along with tombs of his sons and successors. It reflects Mughal architectural style with domes, arches and brickwork and remains an important historic monument in Sirhind, once a major Mughal town.

The shrine is a revered Sufi pilgrimage site for devotees from India and abroad. It is the centre of the annual Urs fair held in memory of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, which draws large gatherings for prayers and religious observances. The site represents the Naqshbandi Sufi tradition and is valued for its religious, architectural and community significance in Punjab.