Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Masjid e Umar (R.A) is Sopore Railway Station, located at an approximate distance of 10–12 km from Soibugh. The nearest bus stand is Sopore Bus Stand, about 10 km away, providing regular connectivity to Baramulla, Srinagar, and surrounding towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, which lies at an approximate distance of 55–60 km from Soibugh.
Masjid e Umar (R.A) is a local congregational mosque situated in Khan Mohalla, Soibugh in the Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191111). Named in honour of Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A), the second Caliph of Islam and a revered figure in Islamic history, the mosque serves as an important centre for five daily prayers, the weekly Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer, and Eid congregations such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. In addition to being a place of worship, Masjid e Umar (R.A) often facilitates Qur’anic recitation, religious discussions, and community gatherings, helping strengthen the spiritual life of its congregants. While specific historical records regarding its founding date are not widely available, the mosque is recognised locally as a longstanding and active place of Islamic worship within the Soibugh neighbourhood, contributing to the social and religious cohesion of the community.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Khan mohalla, Soibugh, Jammu and Kashmir 191111
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191111
Longitude: 74.6370° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0220° N (approx.)