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]
Amburiq Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Noorbakshia Islam |
Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
Location | |
Location | Shigar, Pakistan |
Location in Pakistan | |
Geographic coordinates | 35°24′48.6″N 75°44′17.5″E / 35.413500°N 75.738194°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Tibetan and Islamic |
Date established | 14th century |
Capacity | 63m2 |
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]
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]