The Sheedi Mela (festival) has been a vibrant part of Karachi’s cultural history for a long time. The mela is famous for the sacred crocodiles at the shrine, considered one of the miracles of the saint buried there, and the African influences on the rituals performed. Since 2010, the mela has been suspended due to “security concerns”. The throngs of people outside the shrine have been replaced by encroaching properties which harbour militant feelings towards the celebrations. The mela was finally moved to the city of Hyderabad, in 2015.