10 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



Shrine of Sachal Sarmast, Khairpur



Shrine of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Multan



Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan Sharif




Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh, Lahore 



The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif, Punjab



Shrine of Khawaja Ghulam Farid, Mithan Kot, Rajanpur



 Hazrat Muhammad Shah Yusaf Gardezi, Multan



Shrine of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya, Multan



Tomb Of Shah Shamas Tabrez, Multan