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Sharaqpur Sharif

Sharaqpur Sharif is a town of Sheikhupura District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 31°27′48″N 74°6′0″E and lies on the Jaranwala road, 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Lahore and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the third exit of the M2.

Sharqpur also called Sharqpur Sharif, is a city and Tehsil headquarters of Sharaqpur Tehsil of Shaikhupura District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 31°27'48?N 74°6'0?E. Sharaqpur Sharif is a Tehsil of Sheikhupura District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 32km from Lahore, and 17 km from first exit of M2. It is very beautiful and flourishing Tehsil with different flowers, greenery, meadows and gardens of different fruits. Sharaqpur Sharif is known as the city of Saints, and is popular due to the presence of the shrine of Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri born in 1282 AH., or 1865 AD, in Sharaqpur (District Sheikhupura, Punjab). His father's name was Mian Azizuddin. Mian Sher Muhammad was strict observer and preacher of Quran and the Sunnah. He led a very simple life and blessed numerous people including Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He died on Rabi-ul-Awwal 3, 1347 AH., or August 20, 1928 and was laid to rest in Sharaqpur. His shrine is also present in the city's vicinity.

Sharaqpur is located south-west of Lahore, across the River Ravi. Nala Daik passes slightly to the west of the town, and eventually meets the Ravi 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Sharaqpur.

Sharaqpur Sharif is known as the City of Saints, and is the site of the shrine of Hazrat Mian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri Arain, who was born in the district in 1282 AH (1865 CE), and was a strict observer and preacher of the Quran and the Sunnah. He died in 1347 AH (1928) and was buried in Sharaqpur.

Sharaqpur is known for its extensive production of guava. Other local products include wheat, rice, and vegetables. Wheat production is enough to export and help in the country's budget.

A particular type of shoe known as the Khusah is manufactured in Sharaqpur and is popular across Punjab province. Khusahs are hand-made using leather and silver or gold thread, and nowadays are specially designed for the grooms at wedding ceremonies. Sharaqpur also contains an ornate 24-hour food market, the main bazar of the old city running from Nalkay Wala Chowk to Malkana Gate. The main guy of Sharaqpur today is Doctor Rauf Hanif

Sharaqpur has a decorated food street, which is the main bazaar of the old city. It extends from Nalkay Wala Chowk to Malkana Gate. It is open around the clock, 24/7. One can find all kind of foods here, including the popular local dessert, gulab jamun.

The area's main crops include rice, wheat, guava, sugar cane, and maize. Cultivated fruits include guavas, watermelon, alichee, strawberries, and falsa. Vegetables include potatoes, peas, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, and radishes, among many others.

Sharaqpur is a tehsil-level town on Jaranwala Road 32 km from Lahore. Many years ago, the river Ravi flowed here and due to the river's presence this area was cultivated. The tribes of Gujranwala saw this place and settled here, followed by the forefathers of the Aarain tribe from Sahiwal. The founder of Sharaqpur who built the first home in the area was the grandfather of Hafiz Muhammad Jamal. In this period Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Qadri and religious scholars came here from Hujra Shah Muqueem and built a mosque. Hazrat Syed Abdul-Qadar Sani (Almaroof Kimia-ul-nazar) stayed here.

Sharaqpur is known as the home of the Shrine of SAINT MIAN SHER MUHAMMAD, also known as Sher-E-Rabbani & MIAN GHULAM ULLAH known as Sani SB. Mian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri was born in 1282 AH, or 1865 AD, in Sharaqpur. His father's name was Mian Azizuddin. Mian Sher Muhammad was a strict observer and preacher of Quran and the Sunnah. He led a simple life and blessed numerous people. He died on Rabi-ul-Awwal 3, 1347 AH, or August 20, 1928 and his tomb(darbar sharif) is in Sharaqpur sharif.a sweet dish gulab jamn is the most famous dish of sharqpur sharif,

Tehsil Sharaqpur (8 Union Councils)

Tehsil Sharaq Pur:
Union Councils: 8

1-(UC.43) Sehjowal	2-(UC.44) Mandian wala	3-(UC.45) Dhamkey	4-(UC.46) Marh Bhangwon
5-(UC.47) Qureshian wala	6-(UC.48) Kot Mehmood	7-(UC.49) Sharaqpur Sharif	8-(UC.50) Faiz Pur Kalan