The Mahim fair is set to begin on 16th December and will run until 25th December. Pics/Shadab Khan
The iconic annual fair promises a mix of entertainment, food, and shopping experiences for visitors from across Mumbai and beyond
The annual fair held in honour of Makhdoom Shah Baba (Mahim Dargah) is held every year usually in December
Mahim Dargah witnesses offerings of over 400 "sandals" during the Mahim fair. The sandal is usually an assortment of sandalwood paste, flowers and a shawl
The giant wheel and the other amusement rides are a key attraction of the Mahim fair for the visitors
On the first day, the police offer the first "sandal" to Makhdoom Shah Baba. The event, which has been gazetted since 1910, is marked by the first offering made by Mumbai Police to the 14th-century Sufi saint Makhdoom Fakih Ali Mahimi whose grave is inside the Mahim dargah
The Mahim Fair is a time-honored event that combines traditional festivities with modern entertainment
During the annual fair, people from different religious backgrounds visit Mahim Dargah and pay their tributes
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