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History

It is the birthplace of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The history of Ahmadiyya is a major part of town and is deemed to be holy by Ahmadis all over the world.

Overview

It is the birthplace of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The history of Ahmadiyya is a major part of town and is deemed to be holy by Ahmadis all over the world.

Historical Timeline

1530

Qadian was established in 1530 by Mirza Hadi Baig, a religious scholar dedicated to Islam and the first Qazi in the area.

1834

In 1834, during the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the region consisting of Qadian and five adjoining villages was given to Mirza Ghulam Murtaza, father of Ghulam Ahmad in return for military support in Kashmir, Mahadi, the Kulu valley, Pes

Historical Sites

Aqsa Mosque

Noor Mosque

Mubarak Mosque

Anwaar Mosque

White Minaret

Notable Figures

Aqsa Mosque

Noor Mosque

Mubarak Mosque

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