Hazratbal Mosque, Vijayawada

About Hazratbal Mosque

The Hazratbal Mosque, located in Vijayawada, houses the relics of the Prophet, making it a holy site for Muslim devotees in the city. The construction of this dargah started in 1968 under the supervision of Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah of Muslim Auqaf Trust and the construction of this white marble building with domed structure was completed in the year 1979.

The specialty of this mosque is that it is one of the rare. Mosques in India have relics of Prophet Muhammad which are displayed once a year. People of all castes and religions can come here, there is no discrimination against anyone here.

Architecture of Hazratbal Mosque

This white structure is one of the most captivating stops in Vijayawada and is said to house the Prophet's hair, an extraordinarily beautiful building of complex Persian and Iranian architectural influence. It is the only domed mosque in Srinagar and truly a place of peace.

Interesting facts about Hazratbal Mosque

1. There is good market around the mosque where you can find local Kashmiri food to eat and behind this shrine you can go for boating in the lake.
2. Hazratbal Shrine is a relic in the "Majestic Place", which many Kashmiris believe to be the child of the Prophet. It is depicted as "Relics of Hazratbal Dargah" or simply "Relics".
3. Both Muslim pilgrims and non-Muslim tourists are welcomed here.
4. The Dargah of Hazratbal is the center of all Sufis in Kashmir, where their wishes are fulfilled by the prayers of the people.
5. Historical importance, religious significance and architecture of this place is worth seeing.
6. People of all religions visit this place to pay their respects and enjoy the natural beauty of Dal Lake from here.

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