Amburiq Mosque
| Amburiq Mosque مسجد امبوڑک | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Location | |
| Location | Shigar, Pakistan |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Tibetan, Persian & Mughal |
| Date established | 14th century |
| Capacity | 63m2 |
The Amburiq Masjid (Urdu: مسجد امبوڑک) is a mosque located in Shigar, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.[1] It is one of the oldest mosques in Baltistan and South Asia. The mosque was built by Sayed Ali Hamdani[2] and is among the famous landmarks in Baltistan.
Mosque Museum
A small museum has been established inside the mosque, which has been helping to create awareness of the historical significance of the site, and to instill a conservational approach among the local community towards socially significant structures.[2]
Renovation and support
Restoration was completed in 1998–2000. The cost of the mosque renovation was provided by Norwegian Embassy Islamabad, and the local community where the AKCSP provided technical assistance and supervised the project.[2]
Awards of Merit
Gallery
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Window of the mosque -
A view from rear side of the mosque -
The main prayerhall -
The mosque's interior -
Some information about the mosque on a board
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See also
References
- ^ Shahzad Bashir. Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions: The Nåurbakhshåiya Between Medieval.
- ^ a b c d Amburiq Mosque
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