The famous shrines existing at Uch
include those of Hazrat Bahawal Haleem, Hazrat Jalaluddin Surkh Bukhari,
Makhdoom Jahanian Jahangasht, Shaikh Saifuddin Ghazrooni and Bibi
Jawandi. The shrine of Bibi Jawandi is a central asian design, titled in
the blue and white faience. The tombs are either Square or domed. The
tomb of Bibi Jawindi is the most completing, octagonal in shape. The
later tomb of Jalal Surkh Bukhari is unusual with a superb wooden roof
painted in lacquer, predominantly red and blue. The tomb of Baha'al
Halim has horizontal stripes of blue and white faience tiles, although
little of it remains.
Uch is a small town today and divided
into three different quarters known as (i) Uch Bukhari, after Hazrat
Syed Jalaluddin Bukhari Surkhposh, (ii) Uch Jilani, after the name of
Hazrat Shaikh Mohammad Ghaus Qadri Jilani (Bandagi), who came from Halab
in 887 AH, (iii) Uch Mughlian after the Mughal rulers.
Uch Sharif is the most ancient and historically the most important place. Situated about 9 miles from Punjnad, its old town still commands a great reverence not only of the local people but also in other parts of South Asia as well as in Iraq and Iran because the town once used to be one of the most important centers of Islamic education. It was indeed a city of renowned saints. A city, spirited with strong historical mysticsm and cultural glory.