Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railway station to Masjid Motiyan is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, which serves as the main railhead for Jammu city and connects to major Indian cities. Local buses, shared autos, and other public transport operate along Sunjwan Road and surrounding Nawabad, making the mosque easily accessible by road. The closest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari Airport), located approximately 8–12 km from Nawabad/Sunjwan, providing domestic flight connectivity.
Masjid Motiyan is a neighbourhood mosque located in the Nawabad area along Sunjwan Road, opposite B. N. (Baba Nand Singh) College, in Jammu (PIN 180011). The mosque serves as a central place of worship for the local Muslim community, providing a space for the five daily prayers (Salaat), the weekly Friday Jumma congregational prayer, and observances during major Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Milad un Nabi. While there are currently no widely published formal historical records (such as the exact year of establishment or founder’s identity) in major online heritage sources, the mosque regularly appears in community listings and prayer-time directories, reflecting its established role in the day-to-day religious life of the Nawabad-Sunjwan neighbourhood. The name “Motiyan” in local usage may refer to the mosque’s historical family association or locality designation, and it has become a recognised local landmark for worshippers in the area.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Nawabad, Sunjwan Rd, opp. B. N. College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180011
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Jammu
Pincode: 180011
Longitude: 74.8800
Latitude: 32.7300