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Charar-i-Sharif
Dedicated to Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali is the Muslim shrine of Charar-i-Sharif. It is located about 30 km from Srinagar and is said to have been built 600 years ago. Sheikh Wali is known to be the first person to have preached Rishism in the valley of Srinagar. He also promoted non-violence, vegetarianism, communal harmony and tolerance. The shrine is said to be housing his remains and is of immense religious significance.