Data Darbar
داتا دربار
The shrine of 11th-century Sufi saint Ali Hujwiri, one of the largest Sufi shrines in South Asia, where visitors and pilgrims come day and night.
Data Darbar houses the tomb of Ali Hujwiri, an 11th-century Sufi scholar from Ghazni also known as “Data Ganj Bakhsh.” His *Kashf al-Mahjub* is the earliest Persian treatise on Sufism. The shrine is now a modern complex of marble buildings, where thousands of devotees come each day to offer flowers and alms. Qawwali performances are often held on Thursday evenings. Visitors must remove their shoes, women should cover their heads, and security checks are strict. It is best to visit with a local or a guide and to respect prayer times, and to avoid major festival periods. The shrine is located just west of Bhati Gate in the Old City.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fakir Khana Museum
- Badshahi Mosque
- Fort Road Food Street
- Tomb of Allama Iqbal
- Lahore Museum
- Samadhi of Ranjit Singh
- Lahore Fort
- Walled City of Lahore