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Pathar Mosque

Mosque in Srinagar, Kashmir

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The Pathar Mosque, known locally as Naev Masheed (Kashmiri: / ˈnəw ˌməʃiːd̪ /), is a Mughal era stone mosque located in the old city of Srinagar, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located on the left bank of the River Jhelum, just opposite the shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula. The mosque structure is a Monument of National Importance.

01History

The mosque was built by Mughal Empress Noor Jehan, the wife of emperor Jehangir, in 1623. Soon after its construction, the mosque was declared unfit for prayers and was used instead for non-religious purposes. The structure was reconverted into a mosque in the early 1930s.

Pathar Masjid Srinagar 🍁
Pathar Masjid Srinagar 🍁

02Architecture

The mosque has some distinct features that separate it from the rest of the mosques in the Kashmir Valley. Unlike other mosques, it does not have the traditional pyramidal roof. Furthermore, the mosque has nine mehraabs (arches), with the central one being larger than the others.

Pathar Masjid Srinagar 🌱
Pathar Masjid Srinagar 🌱
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