![]() ![]() Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai was born on 18 November 1689 in Hala Haveli, a village in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The entrance to the town of Bhit Shah where Shah Abdul Latif is buried Today, we will explore the life and influence of a cultural figure that transcends time and space, and who’s name and poems are etched in the minds of his admirers around the world. Covered with a green and gold cloth that is embroidered with delicate patterns and a motif, the cloth is a symbol of respect and admiration to the saint that for millions of Sindhis, is revered as the biggest proponent of Sindh and its literary culture. The tomb has intricately adorned walls, embellished with beautiful calligraphy, frescoes, and paintings that depict scenes from the life of Shah Abdul Latif. ![]() However, in the heart of the town, lies the sacred mausoleum of one of Sindh’s greatest sons and poets: Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. The busy roads, lively stalls, and the local people strolling around the city wearing their native clothing (called Ajrak in Sindhi), might make it seem like this is just another microscopic drop in the vast sea of the province’s history. Surrounded by the fertile crops and vegetation of the Mattiari district in Sindh lies the small yet bustling city of Bhit Shah.
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