Getting There
Manghopir is located at North of Karachi, Sindh Pakistan.
What to Expect
PirMangho belonged to a Sheedi/Makrani community. This community were African slaves who were brought here by Persians and Arabs during the 17th Century. Every year the Sheedis gather in Manghopir, where they live for an entire week with their families and dance and sing in a festival called Sheedi Mela.
History
Manghopir or Mangopiris a Neighbourhood in the Malir district of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, that previously was a part of Gadap Town until 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Manghopir including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Manghopir is more famous for the shrine of Sufi saint, PirMangho. The unique bit about this centuries-old shrine is a vast pond and a sulphur spring. The pond is populated by dozens of crocodiles who are regularly fed by visitors to the shrine.
Facilities Available
Mini markets and stalls outside the shrine of PirMangho usually sell snacks, knick-knacks, and items such as flowers, sheets, and other things associated with the shrine.
