Amburiq Mosque

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.

Amburiq Mosque
مسجد امبوڑک
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
RegionGilgit-Baltistan
Location
LocationShigar, Pakistan
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleTibetan, Persian & Mughal
Date established14th century
Capacity63m2

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

  • In 2005, UNESCO awarded Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards to the mosque.[2]
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