List of mosques in Jammu and Kashmir

This is a list of Mosques in Jammu and Kashmir.

Name Images Location Built Notes
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar Nowhatta, Srinagar 1402 AD Largest Mosque in Jammu and Kashmir, commissioned by Sultan Sikandar at the behest of Mir Mohammad Hamadani, son of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani,[1][2]
Aali Mosque Eidgah Shah-i-Hamdan, Srinagar 1417 AD Situated at the premises of Eidgah Shah-i-Hamdan[3][4][5]
Hazratbal Shrine Hazratbal, Srinagar 1600s Situated on the northern bank of Dal Lake.[6] The first building of the shrine was constructed in 17th century by Mughal subedar Sadiq Khan during the emperor Shah Jahan's reign.
Khanqah-e-Moula Zaina kadal, Srinagar 1395 AD Also known as Shah-e-Hamdan Masjid. Situated on the right bank of the river Jhelum, it was built in 1395 CE, commissioned by Sultan Sikendar in memory of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani.[7][8]
Charar-e-Sharief shrine Charari Sharief, Budgam 1460 AD Sufi Muslim shrine and mosque situated in the town of Charari Sharief in Budgam district. It was built in 1460 to pay homage to Nund Rish[9]
Dastgeer Sahib Khanyar, Srinagar 1845 200-year-old shrine situated in Khanyar. It is associated with Abdul Qadir Gilani[10]
Jamia Masjid, Shopian Shopian 1944 (reconstructed)

Mughal Period (First est.)

Historic mosque located in the district of Shopian[11].
Akhund Mullah Shah Hari Parbat, Srinagar 1649 AD Also known as Dara Shikoh Mosque. Built by Dara Shikoh in 1649 for his spiritual mentor.[12]
Pathar Mosque Zaina Kadal, Srinagar 1623 AD Mughal era stone mosque located in the old city. It is located on the left bank of the River Jhelum, just opposite the shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula. It was built by Mughal Empress Noor Jehan, the wife of emperor Jehangir, in 1623[13]
Madin Sahib Zadibal, Srinagar 1448 AD built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen (Budshah) in 1448. He named it after his teacher Syed Mohammad Madani, who is also buried to the left of the Masjid[14].

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jamia Masjid in kashmir". www.jktdc.co.in. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  2. ^ Life, Kashmir (2012-10-29). "The Legend Of Jamia Masjid". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  3. ^ "Aali Masjid". Archived from the original on 2014-08-09.
  4. ^ Naik, Ashiq (2024-09-13). "Aali Masjid: Srinagar's second largest Mosque, echoing centuries of spiritual heritage". Daily Good Morning Kashmir. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  5. ^ "AALI MASJID: Historic 600-Year-Old Srinagar Mosque Continues To Stand Against All Odds – Asian Lite UAE". 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  6. ^ "Kashmir Indians Yield at Shrine". Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Khanqah-e-Moula". www.jktdc.co.in. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  8. ^ "Khanqah-e-Moula: A spiritual phoenix that survived fires, Kashmir's historical trials". The Kashmiriyat. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  9. ^ "CHARAR-E-SHARIF IN KASHMIR". www.jktdc.co.in. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  10. ^ Life, Kashmir (2012-07-01). "The Revered Dastgeer Sahab". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  11. ^ "Jamia Masjid Shopian". 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  12. ^ Kashir Encyclopedia (in Kashmiri). Vol. 1. Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. 1986. p. 367.
  13. ^ Lawrence, W.R., The Valley of Kashmir, p. 37, at Google Books
  14. ^ Mohammad Ishaq Khan(2011). Sufis Of Kashmir, p. 313. Gulshan Books, Srinagar, Kashmir. ISBN 978-81-8339-095-8.
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