Saints
- Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) - Muslim saint of Bengal, National hero, Conqueror of Sylhet.
- Hazrat Shah Paran (R) - A renowned Sufi saint of the Suhrawardiyya and Jalalia order. It is said that he was the son of a sister of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). In 1303 AD, He took part in the expedition of Sylhet which was led by Shah Jalal. After the conquest of Sylhet he established a khanqah at Khadim Nagar in Dakshingarh Pargana, about 7 km away from Sylhet town, where he started Sufi spiritual practices and activities. He played a significant role in propagating Islam and establishing Muslim rule in the Sylhet region.
- Hazrat Sayyed Zakir Shah Fatimi (R) - Another renowned saint of Sylhet. He was the youngest son of Sultan Sayyeed Alauddin Hussain Shah Al Zayeedi Al Fatimi Al Makki. He was descendant from Imam Zayeed Ibn Ali Ibn Hussain Ibn Ali(R). He lies buried at TurukKhola in Renga Pargana, about 13 km away from Sylhet City. He played a role in propagating Islam.
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