Indo Islamic Heritage
Railway station: Porbandar Railway Station – approximately 1.5–2 km. Bus stand: Porbandar Central Bus Station – approximately 1–2 km. Airport: Porbandar Airport – approximately 5–7 km.
Jumma Masjid is a historic neighbourhood mosque situated in the old market area of Porbandar, along Soni Bazar Road. It is regarded by the local Muslim community as one of the oldest mosques in the city. The mosque serves as an important centre of Islamic worship, hosting the five daily prayers and the Friday congregational prayer (Jumu'ah). Community accounts also highlight the religious sermons and guidance delivered by its imam, reflecting the mosque's continuing role in the spiritual and social life of the neighbourhood. A distinctive feature associated with the mosque is the presence of Panj Shahida Pir Dargah within its premises, as mentioned in visitor accounts. This gives the complex an additional devotional significance for visitors who come to offer prayers and pay their respects. Although local accounts describe the mosque as one of Porbandar's oldest, I could not independently verify its original construction date, founder or architectural period through historical records.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Soni Bazar Rd, Bhatia Bazar Old, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Country: India
State: Gujarat
District: Porbandar
Pincode: 360575