Jamia Masjid Kishtwar
| Jamia Masjid Kishtwar | |
|---|---|
مرکزی جامع مسجد کشتوار | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Status | Mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Kishtwar, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates | 33°18′44″N 75°46′05″E / 33.31218°N 75.76805°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Founder | Shah Akhyar ud Din (RA) |
| Groundbreaking | c. 1910s |
| Completed | Rebuilt and extended c. 2001 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | Approximately 5,000 worshippers |
| Minaret | 2 |
The Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, also known as the Markazi Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, is a mosque located in the town of Kishtwar, in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It serves as the central mosque for the local Muslim community and is one of the largest in the region.[1][2]
History
Local accounts describe the Jamia Masjid Kishtwar as the oldest mosque in Kishtwar district, with claims that a mosque existed in Kishtwar before 1650 AD, followed by structures such as Masjid-e-Faridiya and the current Jamia Masjid.[3][4] These references to pre-1650 origins are not consistently corroborated for the present building and may pertain to earlier mosques or predecessor structures in the area.[3]
The foundation of the current Jamia Masjid was laid by Shah Akhyar ud Din (RA) approximately 110 years ago, in the early 20th century.[5][6]
Major construction and extensions began in 1941 AD, featuring two minarets originally around 60 feet tall each. It was one of the largest mosques in the Jammu province.[3]
The mosque was severely damaged by a fire on the night of 1 January 2001.[3] With contributions from the local population and support from Auqaf-e-Islamia, reconstruction and expansion followed, resulting in a three-storied complex. The new design includes two minarets of 130 feet height, additional shops within the premises, and an increased capacity to accommodate thousands of worshippers. Upon completion, it was one of the largest mosques in Jammu and Kashmir and a potential tourist attraction.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Kishtwar District". Directorate of Tourism Jammu. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Butt, Adil Hussain; Razzakh, Abdul; Arfat, Yasir (1 May 2024). "Exploring Tourist Sites and Evaluating Tourism Potential in Kishtwar: A Comprehensive Study for Sustainable Development" (PDF). International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD). 8 (3).
- ^ a b c d e "Jamia Masjid Kishtwar". My Kishtwar. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Jamia Masjid Kishtwar: An Attraction For Worshipers". The Kashmir Horizon. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Kishtwar District". Directorate of Tourism Jammu. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Single Destination - Jamia Masjid, Kishtwar". Travelers Dost. Retrieved 3 March 2026.