His shrine in Haji Ali Dargah is situated in India's largest city Mumbai.
Many legends point out that during his journey to Mecca, he fell ill and died, and on his request, his followers cast his body into the sea.
Earlier in his life, the Peer has helped a poor woman recover some oil by jabbing a finger into the earth.
Today, a humble yet eye-catching tomb stands at this spot amongst the rocks, some 500 meters into the sea.
Then, after traveling around the world, he settled in one of the islands that today make up the city of Mumbai and dedicated his life to spread Islam in the area.