Amburiq Mosque
Religion
AffiliationNoorbakshia Islam
RegionGilgit-Baltistan
Location
LocationShigar, Pakistan
Amburiq Mosque is located in Pakistan
Amburiq Mosque
Location in Pakistan
Geographic coordinates35°24′48.6″N 75°44′17.5″E / 35.413500°N 75.738194°E / 35.413500; 75.738194
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleTibetan and Islamic
Date established14th century
Capacity63m2

The Amburiq Masjid 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.[3][4]

Mosque Museum

Main entrance of the mosque

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Shahzad Bashir (2003). Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions: The Nåurbakhshåiya Between Medieval. ISBN 9781570034954.
  2. ^ a b c d "Archnet > Site > Amburiq Mosque Restoration". www.archnet.org.
  3. ^ "Amburiq mosque: Restored spirituality". The Express Tribune. September 28, 2014.
  4. ^ Khan, Omar Mukhtar (May 10, 2018). "With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan". DAWN.COM.
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