Hazratbal is the notified area situated in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Srinagar city center. The early settlements in the area occurred on the banks of Dal Lake and majority of population of area are Hangis (fishermen). The area became famous after the construction of Hazratbal Shrine where hundreds of thousands of people visit every year because many relics related to the Islamic prophet Muhammad are believed to be there.