Amburiq Mosque
Amburiq Mosque مسجد امبوڑک | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Noorbakshia Islam |
Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
Location | |
Location | Shigar, Pakistan |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Tibetan and Islamic |
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. 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[]
Window of the mosque
The mosque's interior
Some information about the mosque on a board
See also[]
- Chaqchan Mosque
- Skardu Fort Mosque
References[]
- ^ Shahzad Bashir (2003). Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions: The Nåurbakhshåiya Between Medieval. ISBN 9781570034954.
- ^ a b c d Amburiq Mosque
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