Dargah Gate | |
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Neighborhood | |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Sylhet Division |
| District | Sylhet District |
| Subdistrict | Sylhet |
| Municipality | Sylhet |
| Ward | 1 |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | Syed Tawfiqul Hadi |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Calling code | +880 821 |
Dargah Gate is an important neighborhood of the Sylhet city. [1] [2] [3] It houses the Shah Jalal Dargah. [4]
The Shah Jalal Dargah situated here is the shrine and burial place of the 14th century Sufi saint Shah Jalal. The site, known as a dargah , was originally constructed c. 1500. It became a religious centre in the region, respected across multiple ruling administrations and greatly venerated among Bengalis, with local folklore and legends developing around it. The extensive surrounding compound serves several functions and includes four mosques, a religious school and a public cemetery among others. The Dargah is presently the largest and most visited religious site in Bangladesh. [5]