Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is Budgam Railway Station, approximately 15 km away, connecting Handjan to Srinagar and other parts of the valley. The nearest bus stand is Budgam Bus Stand, around 14 km from Handjan, providing frequent services to Srinagar, Baramulla, and neighboring towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh‑ul‑Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, located roughly 25 km from the mosque.
Masjid-e-Umar is a prominent mosque located in Handjan village, Budgam district, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191111). The mosque serves as a key center for daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers (Jumu’ah), and religious celebrations during Islamic festivals such as Eid‑ul‑Fitr and Eid‑ul‑Adha. The mosque is designed in the vernacular Kashmiri architectural style, featuring wooden elements, pitched roofs, and arched windows, which are typical of mosques in rural Budgam. Besides being a place of worship, the mosque also plays an educational role by providing Quranic teachings to children and adults of the community.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Handjan, 191111
Country: India
State:
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191111
Longitude: 74.6480° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0135° N