Which one of the following is the correct meaning of ziyarat ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Pilgrimage to the tombs of sufi saints” option2=”The practice of revenue farming” option3=”The death anniversary of a sufi shaikh” option4=”A form of Islamic divorce” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2021
The correct answer is A) Pilgrimage to the tombs of sufi saints.
Ziyarat is an Arabic term meaning “visit” or “pilgrimage”. In the context of Sufism, *ziyarat* specifically refers to the act of visiting the tomb (dargah) of a Sufi saint, which is considered a pious act by many followers. Devotees undertake these pilgrimages to pay homage, seek blessings, and pray for intercession.