Geography
The white-marble Fatemi shrine is located in the midst of Bhendi Bazaar, a crowded area in central Mumbai. It was constructed by His Holiness Dr.Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, while its architect was Yahya Merchant, who has also designed the tomb of Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan, located in Karachi. The shrine is visited daily by thousands of Dawoodi Bohras from all over the world.
Various heads of state and other foreign dignitaries have visited Raudat Tahera and paid their respects. Their awe and respect can be gauged by their reactions and comments in visitors' book. Many Indian leaders have expressed their pride in India having such a magnificent monument that is unique in several respects and is the only one of its kind in the world.
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