Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India

The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It contains a relic, the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, (bal is a corrupted form of Sanskrit Vala which means an enclosure) meaning place.

The shrine is situated on the left bank of the Dal Lake, Srinagar and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine. The shrine is known by many names including Hazratbal, Assar-e-Sharief, Madinat-us-Sani, or simply Dargah Sharif.

The Hazratbal Shrine is a sacred Muslim pilgrimage destination, located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, the Hazratbal mosque lies opposite the beautiful Nishat Garden, thereby offering a spectacular view of the lake and the mountains afar.

One of the most revered Muslim shrines, Hazratbal reflects the devotion and respect of Muslims for Prophet Mohammad. The Prophet's hair, that is 'Moi-e-Muqqadus', is preserved at the Hazratbal Shrine. The 'Moi-e-Muqqadus' is usually on public display inside a glass casket only on religious occasions.