Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest bus stand is Kishtwar Bus Stand, approximately 1.5–2 km away. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, located about 210 km from Kishtwar. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari), situated at a distance of around 220 km from the masjid.
Masjid Shareef Abu Hanifa is a respected mosque located in Kishtwar town, Jammu and Kashmir (182204), named in honor of Imam Abu Hanifa (RA), the eminent Islamic jurist and founder of the Hanafi school of thought. The mosque serves as an active centre for religious life in the community, where the five daily prayers (Salaat), Friday Jumma congregational prayer, and special gatherings during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha are held. Over time, Masjid Shareef Abu Hanifa has also become a place for community learning, moral guidance, and discussion of religious matters, helping nurture Islamic values, social harmony, and mutual cooperation among residents. The mosque reflects the long-standing tradition of Islamic scholarship and communal worship in Kishtwar.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir 182204
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Kishtwar
Pincode: 182204
Longitude: 75.7670° E
Latitude: 33.3150° N