Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is Bhuj Railway Station, approximately 60–64 km from Vohra Hajira in Mandvi. The nearest airport is Bhuj Airport (Shyamji Krishna Verma Airport), approximately 60–63 km away. The nearest bus facility is Mandvi Bus Stand, approximately 1–2 km from Vohra Hajira. Mandvi is connected to Bhuj by road, and buses and other road transport are available between the two towns.
Kalimi Masjid is a Dawoodi Bohra mosque situated in Vohra Hajira, the historic Dawoodi Bohra religious quarter of Mandvi. The mosque is located within the same religious complex as the Mazaar-e-Noorani, the revered shrine of the 37th Dai al-Mutlaq, Syedna Noor Mohammed Nooruddin (RA). Historical records of the Dawoodi Bohra community identify Syedna Noor Mohammed Nooruddin as the 37th Dai al-Mutlaq; he passed away on 4 Rajab 1130 AH, and his mausoleum is located at Vohra Hajira in Mandvi. The wider town of Mandvi was established in the late 16th century under the Jadeja ruler Rao Khengarji and developed into an important maritime trading and shipbuilding centre. Within this historic setting, Kalimi Masjid represents the religious heritage of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Kutch and remains an important place of worship associated with the Vohra Hajira complex. The mosque is presently listed at R9R2+4RC, Vohra Hajira, Mandvi, Gujarat 370465.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Vohra Hajira, Mandvi, Gujarat 370465
Country: India
State: Gujarat
District: Kachchh
Pincode: 370465
Longitude: 69.3538° E
Latitude: 22.8318° N