Just a passing shot of Haji Ali, a mosque and dargah (tomb) and one of Mumbai's most stunning landmarks, located as it is on an island just off the shoreline of Worli. It is connected to to the shore by a 500 yard long narrow bridge/causeway that has no railing, so it is only accessible during low tide. It was built in 1431 in memory of Haji Ali, who was by varying accounts either an Islamic preacher or a Muslim merchant traveling the world and giving up all worldly goods before his pilgrimage to Mecca. Although it is a Muslim site, it is apparently also very popular with Hindus who like to come and get the blessings of the saint buried here. We didn't make it there on this trip as we weren't aware that it was open to non-Muslims, but I definitely want to visit when we're back later this year.
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