Shah Jalal Dargah | |
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শাহজালাল দরগা | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Sylhet District |
Province | Sylhet Division |
Leadership | Huzaifa Hussain Chowdhury (Imam)[1] Sareqaum Fatehullah Al-Aman (Mutawalli)[2] |
Year consecrated | c. 1500 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Dargah Mahalla, Sylhet |
Country | Bangladesh |
Location in Bangladesh | |
Geographic coordinates | 24°54′09″N 91°52′00″E / 24.902592°N 91.866589°E |
Architecture | |
Style | Mughal |
The Shah Jalal Dargah (Bengali: শাহজালাল দরগা) is the shrine and burial place of the 14th century Muslim saint Shah Jalal, located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The site, known as a dargah, was originally constructed c. 1500, though many additions and alterations were made to its structures over the following centuries. It became a religious centre in the region, respected across multiple ruling administrations and greatly venerated among Bengalis, with local folklore and legends developing around it. The extensive surrounding compound serves several functions and includes four mosques, a religious school and a public cemetery among others. The Dargah is presently the largest and most visited religious site in Bangladesh.