Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) was a famous Sufi saint of the subcontinent. His Dargah and memorial place is the most visited place in Sylhet. Shahjalal is called ‘Walikul Shiromani’, means the best of all Sufis. He is believed to have come to Sylhet region of present-day Bangladesh in 1303 AD to spread the peaceful teachings of Islam. It was through him that Islam spread in Sylhet region. The persecution of Burhan Uddin, the first Muslim of Sylhet, by Raja Gaur Gobind and the arrival of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and his pious companions 360 Aulia in Sylhet is a significant event in history. For this reason Sylhet is called the land of 360 Aulias. Some even call Sylhet a holy land. The place where Hazrat Shajalal was buried after his death is today known as Shahjalal Mazar or Dargah of Shahjalal.
People call Shahjalal Mazar as ‘Dargah Sharif’. Through this, they pay homage to the great saint Hazrat Shahjalal. It is a very sacred place for everyone, so no attempt is made to attract tourists to it. The caretakers of the Dargah keep an eye on the sanctity of the place. Sometimes visitors are turned away for not wearing decent clothes. So when entering the Dargah, you must pay attention to your clothes.