List of mosques in Jammu and Kashmir

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This is a list of notable Mosques in Jammu and Kashmir:

ImageNameLocationYear built (CE)Notes
Jama Masjid, Srinagar (14363005587).jpg Jamia Masjid, Srinagar Nowhatta, Srinagar 1402Largest 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 Masjid.jpg Aali Mosque Eidgah, Srinagar 1417Situated at the premises of Eidgah Shah-i-Hamdan [3] [4] [5]
HAZRATBAL SHRINE 01.JPG Hazratbal Shrine Hazratbal, Srinagar 1600sSituated 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, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.jpg Khanqah-e-Moula Zaina kadal, Srinagar 1395Also known as Shah-e-Hamdan Masjid. Situated on the right bank of the river Jhelum, commissioned by Sultan Sikendar in memory of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani. [7] [8]
Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali.jpg Charar-e-Sharief shrine Charari Sharief, Budgam 1460 Sufi Muslim shrine and mosque situated in the town of Charari Sharief in Budgam district. It was built to pay homage to Nund Rish. [9]
Dastgir Sahib (6134053356).jpg Dastgeer Sahib Khanyar, Srinagar 1845200-year-old shrine situated in Khanyar. It is associated with Abdul Qadir Gilani. [10]
Jamia masjid shopian.jpg Jamia Masjid, Shopian Shopian 1944 (reconst.)

Mughal Period (First est.)

Historic mosque located in the district of Shopian. [11]
Akhund Mulla Shah's Mosque -Srinagar district -J&K -005.jpg Akhund Mullah Shah Hari Parbat, Srinagar 1649Also known as Dara Shikoh Mosque. Built by Dara Shikoh for his spiritual mentor. [12]
Pathar Masjid in Srinagar 04.jpg Pathar Mosque Zaina Kadal, Srinagar 1623 Mughal era stone mosque, located on the left bank of the River Jhelum, opposite the shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula, built by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan, the wife of Jehangir. [13]
Madin Sahib Mosque in Srinagar 11.jpg Madin Sahib Zadibal, Srinagar 1448built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen (Budshah). He named it after his teacher Syed Mohammad Madani, who is also buried to the left of the Masjid. [14]
Jamia masjid sopore.jpg Jamia Masjid Sopore Sopore 17th-centuryHistoric mosque located on the banks of the River Jhelum. Built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. [15]
Markazi Jamia Masjid Shareef Kupwara.jpg Markazi Jamia Masjid Kupwara Kupwara 16th CenturyHistoric mosque whose construction dates back to the 16th century, and which is situated on the banks of the Talri River. [16] [17]
Masjid e Murshideen.jpg Masjid-e-Murshideen Kupwara November 1988Founded by Pir Mohammed Shams-ud-Din as a centre for both worship and learning, the mosque’s foundation stone was laid on 19 November 1998 and completed over several years through community contributions. [18] [19]
Jamia masjid trehgam.jpg Jamia Masjid Trehgam Trehgam 20th-century (reconst.)

15th-century (est.)

Notable for sharing a common courtyard with a centuries-old Hindu temple and the shrine of Sufi saint Syed Ibrahim Bukhari. [20] [21] [22] [23]

See also

References

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