10 most visited shrines in Pakistan

We look at some of the most visited shrines in Pakistan

While people across the globe are drawn to Sufism, its influence is particularly strong in Pakistan. Sufis played a vital role in the spread of Islam in the sub-continent and are highly revered in the region. Not surprisingly, shrines of these mystics draw hundreds and thousands throughout the year, and opulent tributes are paid to them on their birth and death anniversaries annually.

Whatever your reason for visiting a shrine, whether it's soul searching, or prayer, it is without a doubt an experience to remember.

Here are some of the most frequented shrines in Pakistan:

Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Karachi

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Shrine of Sachal Sarmast, Khairpur

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Shrine of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Multan

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Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan Sharif

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Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh, Lahore 

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The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif, Punjab

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Shrine of Khawaja Ghulam Farid, Mithan Kot, Rajanpur

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 Hazrat Muhammad Shah Yusaf Gardezi, Multan

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Shrine of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya, Multan

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Tomb Of Shah Shamas Tabrez, Multan

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