Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Jamia Masjid Sonpah is Budgam Railway Station, located approximately 20–25 km from the village. The nearest bus stand is the Beerwah Bus Stand, roughly 1–3 km from Sonpah, offering frequent road transport to Budgam, Srinagar, and neighboring towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, situated about 25–30 km from Sonpah.
Jamia Masjid Sonpah is a central congregational mosque located in the village of Sonpah (also spelled Sonapah) in Beerwah block of Budgam district, Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 193411). The village of Sonpah itself lies along key local roads in the Beerwah area and is known for its traditional community life and sozni embroidery art, with the mosque serving as a main place of Islamic worship and community gathering over generations. The Jamia Masjid hosts five daily prayers, Jumu’ah (Friday) congregations, and special Eid prayers, and often also supports Qur’anic learning and religious discussions for both adults and children. As with many rural congregational mosques in the region, while the exact year of its establishment is not officially recorded, the Jamia Masjid Sonpah plays an integral role in the religious and social life of the local community, reflecting longstanding Islamic traditions in the area. �
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Sonpah, 193411
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 193411
Longitude: 74.6610° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0340° N