Indo Islamic Heritage
The Eid Gah Khutba site is centrally located and easily accessible. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 12 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, situated about 6 kilometers from the Eid Gah. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, located roughly 13 kilometers from the site.
Eid Gah Khutba Srinagar refers to the designated Khutba (sermon) area within the historic Eid Gah complex of Srinagar, located at Chandihar, Jammu and Kashmir. The Eid Gah of Srinagar is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic congregational spaces in the Kashmir Valley, traditionally used for Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha prayers, as well as large religious gatherings. Its origins date back several centuries, when open prayer grounds (Eidgahs) were established outside the dense residential quarters to accommodate mass congregations of worshippers. The Khutba platform holds special religious importance, as it is from this elevated position that the Eid sermon is delivered by the Imam, addressing thousands of devotees gathered in the open ground. Historically, the Eid Gah Khutba has also been a space where religious guidance, moral instruction, and collective messages were communicated to the wider Muslim community of Srinagar. The Eid Gah complex has witnessed numerous religious, social, and historical events, making it not merely a prayer ground but a symbol of collective identity, unity, and tradition. Architecturally, the site is characterised by its vast open expanse, boundary walls, gateways, and a clearly defined Khutba area, reflecting the functional simplicity typical of Eidgahs across the Islamic world.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Eid Gah, Chandihar, Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, 190002
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190002
Longitude: 74.8089° E
Latitude: 34.0921° N