Khuldabad also known as the 'valley of saints' is a sacred town located
on the Aurangabad-Ellora path at a distance of 5 km from the Ellora caves
and 22 km from Aurangabad. Khuldabad Urs is the popular fair is held here
annually for 5 days during the month of Rabi-Ul-Awal (i.e in May according
to the lunar Muslim calendar). It is an important religious center due
to its abode to two of the most revered Muhammaden saints namely, Burhan-ud-din
and Zain-ud-din. During the festive days large number of Muslims gather
here to pay honor to the consecrated saints. The tomb of of the Mughal
Emperor, Aurangazeb is also located here.
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