Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Bus Stop: Local Patoli/Jammu city bus stops – within walking distance Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station – approx. 8–10 km Nearest Airport: Jammu Airport (Satwari) – approx. 6–8 km
Poonch Colony Jamia Masjid is a well-known congregational mosque serving the Muslim residents of Poonch Colony, Patoli, in the Jammu region. The masjid primarily caters to families—many of whom have historical or migratory links with the Poonch–Rajouri belt—and functions as a vital religious, social, and spiritual center for the locality. The mosque hosts five daily prayers, Jumu‘ah (Friday congregational prayer), and special prayers during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. During Ramadan, the masjid becomes especially active with Taraweeh prayers, Qur’an recitation, and community iftar arrangements. It also plays a role in basic Islamic education for children and youth, including Qur’an learning and moral instruction. Architecturally, the masjid reflects a modern neighborhood-jamia style, designed to accommodate local worshippers comfortably. While simple in structure, it holds strong importance as a symbol of community unity, religious continuity, and cultural identity for Muslims living in the colony.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Patoli, Jammu, 181123
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Poonch
Pincode: 181123
Longitude: 74.875° E
Latitude: 32.715° N