History
Situated in the by lanes of Mumbai’s Lalbaug is the tomb of revered Sufi saint Lal Shah Baba also known as Lal Badshah or Lal Baugh ka Badshah after whom the name of LalBaugh is derived.
Lal Shah Baba had arrived from Mecca in 17th century to Mumbai and was known to have blessed the city and its local inhabitants. His fame was far and wide and after his death in 1782 a Mausoleum complex was built in his respect by a British officer.
Mr. Mohammad Haroon belongs to the family who has been the Khadims or the caretakers of the shrine for generations.