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Sharaqpur Sharif is a town of Sheikhupura District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at and lies on the Jaranwala road, 32km from Lahore and 20km from the first exit of the M2.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, 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 laid to rest in Sharaqpur.GeographySharaqpur is located south-west of Lahore, across River Ravi. Just west of Sharaqpur, Nala Daik passes, and eventually meets the Ravi 5km south of Sharaqpur.Popular thingsSharaqpur is very popular due to shrine of Saint Mian Sher Muhammad known as Sher-E-Rabbani. Most popular sweet is named by Ghulab Jaman.Of Haji Hakim Ali, Another famous thing is the breakfast of mullah Habeeb in food street.AGRICULTURE : sharaqpur is famous for its vast production of gauva fruit,with its sweet taste.Also there is production of Wheat,rice,vegetables,etcwheat production is enough to export and help in country budget.Khusah's (Shoe)A special kind of shoes which is called Khusah are manufactured here and very popular all over the Punjab province. These Khusahs are made by hand, no machines are used for that. Nowadays, these are specially designed for bridegroom on wedding ceremonies. Leather and silver or golden thread are used for their manufacturing. Silver and golden thread make is very graceful and attractive. Khusah is a part of Punjabi culture.