Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 9: A proposal has been submitted to the Government of Maharashtra to install the world’s tallest Indian national flag near the iconic Haji Ali Dargah off the coast of Mumbai, according to trustee Suhail Khandwani.

The famous shrine is located on a small island about 500 metres from the Worli shoreline and houses the tomb of the 15th-century Sufi saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Considered one of India’s most prominent spiritual landmarks, the dargah attracts millions of devotees every year.

Khandwani said the proposed flagpole would be constructed using special piling technology and high-grade metals to withstand the harsh coastal environment. Since the structure will be located close to the sea, it must be designed to remain stable and durable against strong winds and saltwater exposure.

He noted that Haji Ali Dargah holds a significant place in India’s history and symbolises faith, inclusiveness and communal harmony. The trust has therefore approached the Maharashtra government seeking permission to erect the world’s tallest Indian flag on the small island near the shrine.

Meanwhile, a special Sehri programme was organised jointly by the Haji Ali Dargah Trust and the Mahim Makhdoom Shah Baba Dargah Trust with support from Legend Group. Religious leaders from Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Sikh and Buddhist communities attended the event, conveying a strong message of interfaith harmony and unity.

If approved, the project is expected to further enhance the historical, cultural and symbolic importance of the Haji Ali Dargah, one of Mumbai’s most recognised religious landmarks.