2005 Islamabad bombing

On 27 May 2005, a suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan killed about 20 people and wounded about 150 others.[1][2] The attack occurred inside the shrine of the city's patron saint, Bari Imam, which is located in Noorpur Shahan, between the city's 3rd and 4th avenues.[1][2][3] At the time of the explosion, thousands of Sunni and Shia Muslim worshippers were attending a festival at the shrine.[2]

Bari Imam

Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi alias Bari Imam is a famous Sufi saint of 17th century.[4] He was a prominent figure if Qadiriyya order of Sufism. He is considered as patron saint of Islamabad.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "At least 19 killed in Islamabad shrine bomb attack". The Daily Telegraph. 27 May 2005. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Pakistan shrine bomb kills 20". The Guardian. 2005-05-27. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  3. ^ "19 killed in Islamabad explosion". RTÉ. 27 May 2005. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  4. ^ Dawn (28 August 2025). "Syed Shah Abdul Latif: 'Khushki kay Imam'". Retrieved 28 August 2025.


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