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Posted by: beautifulmombasa | August 1, 2009
Mosque at Mackinnon Road
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It is Beutiful and very peaceful there, had my childhood days………
just miss the place.
thanks for loading the photos.
By: ABDUL RAHIM on August 12, 2009
at 12:06 pm
welcome
By: beautifulmombasa on August 13, 2009
at 7:12 am
I’ve loved this beautiful mosque ever since cycling past it on a ten-day ride from Nairobi to Mombasa in 1981. I’ve driven past it many times since then.
The sign outside says:
Sayyed Baghali Shah Pir Padree
District: Gujrat Pakistan
Died Mackinnon Road Year 1902
Can anyone explain what this all refers to? What is the meaning of Sayyed Baghali Shah Pir Padree, and why the sign outside. Who died?
Many thanks,
Richard Trillo
Author, The Rough Guide to Kenya
richardtrillo@blueyonder.co.uk
http://theroughguidetokenya.blogspot.com
By: Richard Trillo on August 25, 2009
at 9:56 am
Sayyed Baghali Shah Pir Padree – that’s the name of the Pir (Holy Man) who died there. As far as I know, he was one of those who worked on the railway line for the British, one of the slaves from India. They would have to transport heavy stones on their heads from one location to another. It is said that he was an extremely religious person and he was able to suspend the stones above his head. His tomb lies next to the mosque for people to pay respects. It is also said that sometimes where such religious people are buried, small but curious things happen as a testament to their faith, like the wind sometimes blows the sand in a spiral sort of fashion.
By: beautifulmombasa on August 27, 2009
at 5:43 am
mashallah ive been there several times its a unique place ………………………………..during maulid pple come from all over u will definately feel the tranquility whenever u pay a visit
By: abdalla alwarith on December 17, 2009
at 1:15 pm
Mackinnon road is indeed a religious place. I always stop there for prayers. It’s a place where my life changed for the better,my prayers are always answered at mackinnon road. It has a special place in my heart.
By: Abdul khan on March 11, 2010
at 5:46 pm
I can understand that Abdul. It feels like a peaceful resting place on the rushing highway of life.
By: Richard Trillo on March 26, 2010
at 6:45 pm
You might be interested in these photos:
http://www.meem40.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/MacKinnon_Road_Kenya.pdf
By: Khalid Malik on March 27, 2010
at 11:19 pm
very nice thank you
By: beautifulmombasa on March 31, 2010
at 7:42 am
I come from that place and indeed its a very religious place .I was once a hristian but changed to I slamic to it rich islamic potentials and the true relogion which has changed me.
By: ndung'u idris on May 27, 2010
at 3:35 pm
I am from Toronto Canada and visited the Shrine of Sayyed Baghali Shah – Pir Padree in the month of October 2010 on the way to Nairobi from Mombasa. We were lucky to stop at this mosque and the Holy grave and pray.
Is there someone who can write and give me more detailed story.
Some say Pir Padree was reciting the Holy Quran and the lions would sit around him. Here I read that he was able to suspend the stones above his head.
I would like to read and know more.
Many thanks
Iqbal
By: Iqbal Virjee on November 1, 2010
at 8:24 pm
Actually, Pir was a labourer and stones would suspend above his head. Lions would mean no harm to him. He challenged the whitemen that the first train would stop where he stood, which happened. You will notice the rail line diverting where the Dargah is. He truly is a holy person witnessed by thousands, who have had their wishes fulfilled. People offer Chader, coconuts, sweets, loban incense. Cars, train, buses and trucks have to hoot or blow horn on approach to the shrine. I hope this will enlighten all believers.
By: Dilip Ladwa on December 22, 2010
at 4:38 pm
peacefull and tranquil
By: abubakar T. ochieng opiyo on February 19, 2011
at 1:45 pm
I Am originally from Mombasa migrated to UK in 1965, I have lot of pleasant memories of MacKinnon Road particular in early 60s with a group of friend we cycled from Mombasa to Voi to see East African safari (Annual car rally event) and I spend all night at the shrine. I don’t have any photos of that time if anyone has good pictures please display.
By: Illyas Shaikh on February 26, 2011
at 8:24 pm
I am very interested what people are writing as I was stationed with the EAPC at Mackinnon Road in 1954-55 It was a small village with very few houses a railway station and a detention camp. I had a great time while I was there.
By: Tony Barnard on April 8, 2011
at 3:15 pm
my place born n raised here i always miss my place wenever am far from it
By: adan on December 4, 2011
at 2:33 am