The Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar is also called Dargah Sharif. It contains a relic, Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed to be the hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is situated on the northern bank of the Dal Lake in Srinagar, and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine. It is a white mausoleum with a large dome of marble on an octagonal base. The octagonal base has sixteen arched windows, with jali work, It has one tall minaret rising close to the central dome on the south-west, and several small <i>chhatris</i>. The shrine is also used as a mosque with regular prayers. Hazratbal Shrine is located about 8 kilmetres from the city centre. It has a beautiful garden on its Dal side, dotted with Chinar trees Hazratbal Shrine was initially established by Inayat Begum, the daughter of Khwaja Nur-ud-Din Eshai and the custodian of the holy relic. The first building of the shrine was constructed in 17th century by Mughal subedar Sadiq Khan during the emperor Shah Jahan's reign. This was initially called Ishrat Jahan. The building was ordered to be converted into a prayer hall in 1634 by Shah Jahan. Construction of the present day structure was started in 1968 and took 11 years to complete, finishing in 1979. The relic is displayed for public view only on special Islamic occasions, such as the birthdays of Muhammad and his four main companions.