Bari Imam Shrine
دربار بری امام
A Sufi shrine in Nurpur Shahan village, dedicated to the 17th-century saint Bari Imam. It is one of Islamabad's most popular pilgrimage destinations.
Bari Imam was originally named Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. In the 17th century he meditated and preached in the Margalla Hills, and he is regarded as the guardian saint of the Islamabad area. The shrine lies in Nurpur Shahan village, north of the Diplomatic Enclave. In front of the mirror-mosaic shrine hall, pilgrims constantly offer flowers and recite prayers, and the annual anniversary draws hundreds of thousands of people. Visitors must remove their shoes, dress modestly, keep an eye on their belongings when it is crowded, and comply with security checks.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Margalla Hills Trail 3
- Lake View Park
- Saidpur Village
- Rawal Lake
- Pir Sohawa
- Daman-e-Koh
- Pakistan Monument
- Shakarparian