Mangho Pir Sufi shrine

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Mangho Pir Sufi shrine is a historic Islamic spiritual complex in Karachi, Pakistan, revered for its association with the Sufi saint Mangho Pir and its unique sacred crocodile pond.

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Mangho Pir Sufi shrine canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Islamic shrine
Sufi shrine
religious site
tourist attraction
associatedBelief crocodiles are blessed by the saint
healing of skin diseases
associatedWith Mangho Pir NERFINISHED
attracts pilgrims from Karachi
pilgrims from interior Sindh
category Religious buildings and structures in Karachi
Sufi shrines in Pakistan
country Pakistan
culturalSignificance folk beliefs about healing
local Sindhi culture
dedicatedTo Mangho Pir NERFINISHED
governedBy local shrine caretakers
hasEnvironment semi-arid landscape
hasFeature crocodile pond fed by springs
natural hot springs
hasFestival urs of Mangho Pir
hasPart courtyard
mosque
sacred crocodile pond
saint’s tomb
hasRitual feeding of crocodiles
offering of mannat (vows)
heritage historic Islamic spiritual complex
languageOfWorship Sindhi
Urdu
locatedIn Karachi
Pakistan
Sindh
near Manghopir neighborhood NERFINISHED
notableFor Sufi devotional practices
annual urs festival
sacred crocodiles
pilgrimageSiteFor Sufi devotees
local Muslims
religion Islam
tradition Sufism
usedFor Sufi gatherings
meditation
prayer
worshipType Sunni Islam NERFINISHED

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Mango Pir area knownFor Mangho Pir Sufi shrine