Syed Usman Marwandior known as Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (1177–1274), a Sayed Sufi saint, philosopher, poet, and qalandar. Born Syed Hussain Shah,he belonged to the Suhrawardiyya order of Sufis.
He preached religious tolerance among Muslims and Hindus. His mysticism attracted people from all religions. He was called Lal (red) after his usual red attire, Shahbaz due to his noble and divine spirit, and Qalandar for his Sufi affiliation. Hindus regarded him as the incarnation of Bhrithari. Thousands of pilgrims visit his shrine every year, especially at the occasion of his Urs.
The shrine around his tomb, built in 1356, gives a dazzling look with its Sindhi kashi tiles, mirror work and one gold-plated door. On one side of the marble floor is a row of about 12-inch-high (300 mm) folding wooden stands on which are set copies of Quran for devotees to read. Thousands of devotees visit the tomb, particularly every Thursday.
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