Bulleh Shah was a famous poet of Pakistan and he was born in 1680 in Bahawalpur and he was died in 1758. He was a Punjabi Sufi poet and his real name was Abdullah Shah. His tomb is situated in Kasur it is near the city of Lahore.
Structure of the Tomb
The shrine of Bulleh Shah is in a shape of a mosque. Green and white tiles are used in the construction of the mosque. Many lovers and fans of Bulleh Shah visit his tomb and they pray to God by giving him the sake of Bulleh Shah. It is said that Baba Bulleh Shah was the descendent of the Holy Prophet Mohammad Peace Be upon Him. On the grave of Bulleh Shah People put red roses and burn incenses. Recently the shrine of Baba Bulleh Shah was reconstructed and it is said that Rs 60 million are used and the half of the cost was given by the Punjab Government. Among all the Sufi poets his Urs is the most celebrated one.
The new shrine of Bulleh Shah was designed in a modern style and it was completed by Auqaf Department. There are two entrance gate or doors and a library, and a small corner where people burn candles, incenses and diya when their wish or dream come true. The grave of Baba Bulleh Shah is covered with a maroon and green colored cloth and all around the tomb many verses of Bulleh are written. The work of architecture was done by Mohammad Shabbir Malik. He is expert in the reconstruction of ancient shrines architecture and designs.
The shrine is illuminated with candles, lamps and lights on different ceremonies and it enhance the beauty of the shrine and the city of kasur as well. The poetry of Bulleh Shah depicts the social and moral values and new generation is very impressed by his poetry and many songs are also released on his poetry. The tomb of Baba Bulleh was always crowded with people because he was the most impressive personality of Pakistan.
