Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Masjid-e-Umar is Sopore Railway Station, located at an approximate distance of 10–12 km from Soibugh. The nearest bus stand is Sopore Bus Stand, roughly 10–12 km away, offering frequent local bus services to Baramulla, Srinagar, and neighbouring towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar, which lies at an approximate distance of 55–60 km from Marglary.
Masjid-e-Umar is a community mosque located in the Marglary area of Dharamuna, Soibugh, in the Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir (PIN 191111). Named after Umar ibn al-Khattāb (R.A), the second Caliph of Islam revered for his justice and leadership, the mosque serves as an important local centre for five daily prayers, the weekly Jumu’ah (Friday) congregational prayer, and special worship gatherings during Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and other significant occasions in the Islamic calendar. As a neighbourhood masjid, it also supports Qur’anic recitation for youth and adults, basic Islamic teaching circles, and community gatherings that strengthen spiritual learning and social cohesion. Although the precise establishment date is not widely recorded in formal sources, Masjid-e-Umar continues to play a vital role in the everyday spiritual, educational, and communal life of residents of Marglary, Dharamuna, Soibugh, and surrounding localities.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Marglary, Dahrmuna, Soibugh, 191111
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Budgam
Pincode: 191111
Longitude: 74.6377° E (approx.)
Latitude: 34.0230° N