Religious site
Data Darbar
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Data Darbar is the shrine of Ali Hujwiri (also known as Data Ganj Bakhsh), an 11th-century Sufi saint. It draws thousands of devotees daily, especially on Thursday evenings, who come to pray, offer flowers, and seek blessings. The complex includes a large prayer hall, a silver-domed tomb, and a bustling bazaar. Visitors experience vibrant spiritual energy, with qawwali music, incense, and crowds of pilgrims. The shrine's white marble architecture and intricate mirror work are visually striking. It remains a symbol of Lahore's Sufi heritage and interfaith harmony.
Don't miss
- The silver-domed tomb of Ali Hujwiri with intricate mirror work
- Evening qawwali performances in the main courtyard
- The adjacent bazaar selling religious items and traditional sweets
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Data Darbar
You can visit Data Darbar on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inPrivate Lahore Walled City Heritage Tour by Rangeela Rickshaw5★ · 21 travelers3-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$85 per personSee dates →
Best full dayPrivate Lahore Full Day Heritage and Culture and Sightseeing Tour5★ · 176 travelers6-10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$125 per personSee dates →
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