Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Bus Stand: Poonch Bus Stand – approximately 3–4 km Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station – approximately 180 km Nearest Airport: Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar – approximately 150 km
Eidgah Masjid Poonchan is a major mosque located along Rajouri Highway in Poonchan, Poonch district. It primarily serves as a congregational mosque for the community, especially for Eid prayers, while also hosting five daily prayers and Friday (Jumu‘ah) prayers throughout the year. There are no specific historical records regarding its founding or year of establishment. Despite this, the mosque holds great religious and social significance, acting as a center for community gatherings, Islamic learning, and spiritual activities. Architecturally, it is designed as a spacious open mosque (Eidgah style) to accommodate large congregations during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Rajouri Hwy, Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir 185101
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Poonch
Pincode: 185101
Longitude: 74.0950° E
Latitude: 33.7700° N