# Sehwan Sharif, Sindh

> Sehwan Sharif is the town of the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a 13th-century Sufi saint, where devotees gather for drumming, singing and dhamal dancing.

- **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/sindh/sehwan-sharif
- **Type:** Pilgrimage site
- **Province or region:** Sindh
- **Best season:** November to March

Sehwan is old, with a ruined fort on a mound and a bazaar around the shrine. The shrine is an active place of worship. On Thursdays and during the urs, the courtyard is filled with drums and dancers. Go with a local guide, dress modestly, and ask before taking photographs.

## Highlights

- The shrine and its courtyard
- The annual urs festival
- Thursday night devotions