Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Sopore Railway Station — approximately 40 km away. Nearest Bus Stand: Bandipora Bus Stand — around 2–3 km from the mosque. Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport — roughly 55 km from the location.
Sheikh Hamza Masjid Shareef, located in Plan Bandipora, is a prominent center for worship and community gatherings. Established several decades ago by local devotees, the mosque was named after Sheikh Hamza, a respected religious figure known for his spiritual guidance and contribution to Islamic teachings in the region. Over the years, the mosque has been expanded and renovated through community efforts, providing a spacious prayer hall, wudu facilities, and spaces for Islamic education. It plays a vital role in fostering religious knowledge, organizing congregational prayers, and hosting educational and cultural events during Islamic festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Plan Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir 193502
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Bandipora
Pincode: 193502
Longitude: 74.6320° E
Latitude: 34.4250° N