Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Bus Stand: Kulgam Bus Stand – approximately 1–2 km Nearest Railway Station: Anantnag Railway Station – approximately 22–25 km Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport – approximately 60–65 km
Gousia Masjid Shareef is situated in Gousia Colony along Hospital Road in Kulgam town (PIN 192231), Jammu & Kashmir. The mosque serves as an important neighborhood and community place of worship, catering to the daily religious needs of residents of Gousia Colony and surrounding localities. At present, no verified historical or archival records are publicly available regarding the exact date of establishment, founders, or architectural development of the mosque. Despite this, Gousia Masjid Shareef holds strong religious, social, and cultural importance, facilitating five daily prayers, Friday (Jumma) congregations, and religious gatherings during Islamic occasions. Architecturally, the mosque reflects a simple, functional, community-oriented style, typical of urban and semi-urban mosques in south Kashmir, emphasizing accessibility, congregational worship, and community cohesion.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Hospital road, Jammu and Kashmir 192231
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Kishtwar
Pincode: 192231
Longitude: 75.0190° E
Latitude: 33.6440° N