India · Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai

At the feet of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin

The marble mausoleum of the 51st and 52nd Duat Mutlaqeen — Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA and Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA.

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Raudat Tahera, Mumbai

Raudat Tahera was raised by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA for his father Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA, and in 1435H he himself was laid to rest beside him. Its white Makrana marble walls carry the entire Quran in gold. Our Mumbai safars offer ziyarat at Raudat Tahera and Saifee Masjid, salaam at Saifee Mahal when raza is granted, and time in the lanes of Bhendi Bazaar that generations of Kenyan mumineen call a second home.

Typical safar
4–5 nights in Mumbai, often combined with Surat and Galiakot
Season
Year-round; Easter and August holidays are most popular
Accommodation
Community guest houses in Bhendi Bazaar within walking distance
Visa
Indian e-visa for Kenyan passport holders

The mazaraat

Raudat Tahera, Mumbai

Bhendi Bazaar

Raudat Tahera

Mausoleum of Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA and Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, completed in 1975.

Bhendi Bazaar

Saifee Masjid

The principal masjid of Mumbai's mumineen, rebuilt beside Raudat Tahera.

Malabar Hill

Saifee Mahal

Residence of Aqa Moula TUS; salaam and qadambosi when raza is granted.

Mumbai

Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Marol

The Mumbai campus of the community's academy, opened in 1434H.

Itinerary

A typical safar

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Mumbai

    Overnight flight; check in at the Bhendi Bazaar guest house.

  2. Day 2–4

    Raudat Tahera & Bhendi Bazaar

    Ziyarat morning and evening; Saifee Masjid namaz; Saifee Mahal salaam when raza is granted.

  3. Day 5

    Mumbai → Nairobi (or onward to Surat)

    Wida ziyarat; return flight or onward train to Surat for the Hindustan mazaraat.

Raza

Ziyarat raza is sought through ITS before departure; the khidmat team assists every family.

Currency

Indian rupee; UPI and cards are common, carry some cash for the bazaar.

Climate

Hot and humid; the monsoon runs June to September.

Gallery

Moments from the safar

Photographs are licensed from Wikimedia Commons (see photo credits) until our own safar photography is added.

Next departure

Nothing announced yet

No safar to this ziyarat is announced at the moment.

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