The Mahim Shrine is of Arab origin, and the story goes that Makhtum Fakih Ali had studied and travelled extensively and was appointed law officer of Mahim and was noted for his commentary on the Holy Koran. When he died in 1413, a shrine and mosque were built in his memory. The tomb is built of stone and mortar lies not far from the seashore. The main shrine or Dargah stands on a masonry plinth and has two entrances. A large central dome crowns the dargah with four small domes , topping four minarets at each corner. To the north of the shrine is a wooden mosque and near it is an ancient step well fed by an under ground stream.

How to reach Mahim Shrine?

The Mahim Shrine is located in the Mahim suburb, and the best and easiest way to reach the shrine is to take a train upto Mahim station (western line) and take a taxi towards the shrine.