Baba Faraj Tabrizi (died 1172/73) was an Iranian[1] Sufi shaykh ("master") of the 12th century.[2] He is also known as Gajili, due to his khaniqah (Sufi lodge) and tomb being situated in the Gajil district of Tabriz.[2]

He is known to have spoken the northwestern Iranian vernacular of Tabrizi.[3]

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