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Dargah means shrine, and mahalla means a small area or neighborhood. The Dargah Mahalla is a neighborhood in south Sylhet in the Sylhet District’s metropolitan area. It is under the jurisdiction of Sylhet City Corporation’s ward no. 01 and Jalalabad Thana. Most people who travel to Sylhet and all over the country look into the Dargah Mahalla area guide.

Why? Because it is one of the most famous locations in Bangladesh because of the Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal. The Hazrat Shahjalal Rah. Mazar Sharif was constructed in 1505. It was the residence of the 14th-century Muslim Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Jalal, who came to Bangladesh in 1303. After his death in 1347, he was buried in the place, which was then turned into a shrine.

Over time, it became one of the most sacred religious centers for people. This place now attracts thousands of visitors from the country and the world every day. Centering the mazar sharif, many businesses grew over time. Other than souvenir shops or shops for religious or burial items, the neighborhood is filled with small and grand residential hotels and motels, which contribute to the area’s economy.

Some of the popular hotels are the Grand Mostafa Hotel Ababil, Hotel Noorjahan Grand, Hotel Star Pacific, and Hotel Holy Side. You can enjoy your stay in the area in various hotels at different price ranges and facilities. There are also many restaurants and meal hotels in the area.

Since the Dargah Mahalla is one of the most famous tourist spots in the Sylhet District, it has wider access to communication by road. From Dhaka or Chattogram, people can easily travel to the Dargah area by bus. You can also travel to Sylhet City by train and the rest of the route by buses, cars, CNGs, and any other vehicles. People who prefer to travel by plane will have to reach Sylhet Osmani International Airport first before taking the bus or car to the Dargah Mahalla.

Other notable institutions and landmarks in the area are Osmani Medical High School, Sylhet Science and Technology College, and the Government. Alia Madrasah, Central Muslim Sahitya Sangsad, Mohanogor Hospital, View Point Shopping Complex, etc. Despite an occasional chaotic lifestyle, Dargah Mahalla is one of the best localities in the Sylhet Sadar area.