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IN PHOTOS: Preparations begin for annual Mahim fair in Mumbai

Updated On: 14 December, 2024 05:59 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Workers are busy putting the finishing touches on the installation of a giant wheel in preparation for the Mahim fair in Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan

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The Mahim fair is set to begin on 16th December and will run until 25th December. Pics/Shadab Khan
The Mahim fair is set to begin on 16th December and will run until 25th December. Pics/Shadab Khan
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The iconic annual fair promises a mix of entertainment, food, and shopping experiences for visitors from across Mumbai and beyond

The iconic annual fair promises a mix of entertainment, food, and shopping experiences for visitors from across Mumbai and beyond

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Devotees in large numbers throng Mahim Dargah in Mumbai during the 10-day fair

Devotees in large numbers throng Mahim Dargah in Mumbai during the 10-day fair

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The annual fair held in honour of Makhdoom Shah Baba (Mahim Dargah) is held every year usually in December

The annual fair held in honour of Makhdoom Shah Baba (Mahim Dargah) is held every year usually in December

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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

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

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The giant wheel and the other amusement rides are a key attraction of the Mahim fair for the visitors

The giant wheel and the other amusement rides are a key attraction of the Mahim fair for the visitors

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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

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

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The Mahim Fair is a time-honored event that combines traditional festivities with modern entertainment

The Mahim Fair is a time-honored event that combines traditional festivities with modern entertainment

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During the annual fair, people from different religious backgrounds visit Mahim Dargah and pay their tributes

During the annual fair, people from different religious backgrounds visit Mahim Dargah and pay their tributes

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