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Aqsa Mosque

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  • •The Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Masjid Aqsa, is a historical mosque located in Qadian, in the Gurdaspur district of the state of Punjab, India.

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  • The Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Masjid Aqsa, is a historical mosque located in Qadian, in the Gurdaspur district of the state of Punjab, India.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

  • •The mosque was built in 1876 by Mirza Ghulam Murtaza, father of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya movement.
  • •The land on which the mosque lies upon was purchased in an auction, and prior to 1875, it was previously utilised for a prison.
  • •Some suggest the land was also used for a local court of law.
  • •In January 1938, a loudspeaker was installed in Aqsa Mosque for the first time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Masjid Aqsa, is a historical mosque located in Qadian, in the Gurdaspur district of the state of Punjab, India.

It is about 0.2 km from central Qadian.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and October; May is the hottest, with highs around 36°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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