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Dastgeer Sahib

Khanyar, Italy

Dastgeer Sahib

The Dastgeer Sahib is a Sufi shrine and mosque located in the Khanyar area of Srinagar, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The shrine houses the relics of Abdul Qadir Jeelani (1077-1166), a Sufi saint of Mohammed's progeny who earned deep reverence across the subcontinent, despite n

ever having set foot in the region. The shrine has played a significant role in the socio-political landscape of Kashmir. One notable incident occurred on 8 May 1991, when paramilitary forces opened fire on civilians at the shrine, resulting in 18 deaths and 44 injuries. The shrine has been administered by the Central Waqf Council since 2003.

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