Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station to this location is the Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 45–50 km away, offering regional rail connections. The closest bus stands are in Budgam town (about 30–35 km) and Beerwah (around 20–25 km), providing frequent local and intercity services. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (Srinagar Airport), located roughly 40–45 km from Arizal, offering scheduled flights to major Indian cities.
Jamia Masjid Ahlihadees in Checkmarg (also referenced around the Gam Galla/Arizal area of the Budgam district) is a community-centered mosque serving the Sunni Muslim population of this rural region of Jammu & Kashmir. Affiliated with the Ahli Hadees tradition — a movement within Sunni Islam emphasizing adherence to the Quran and authentic teachings of the Prophet ﷺ — the masjid functions not only as a place of daily prayer and Friday congregational Salah, but also as venue for community gatherings, Islamic instruction, youth education, and religious discourse. While detailed historical records specific to its founding date are not widely published, such Ahli Hadees mosques across Budgam typically grew with local community support over recent decades, becoming focal points for local religious life, spiritual practice, and social cohesion within villages such as Arizal and neighbouring Gam Galla within Budgam district.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Gam Galla, Jammu and Kashmir 193411
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 193411
Longitude: 75.252° E
Latitude: 34.001° N