Religion:Imambara Zadibal

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Imambara Qadeem Qadibal
Marak
File:Imambara Zadibal, Alamgari Bazaar.png
Imambara Qadeem Zadibal
Religion
AffiliationIslam(Shia)
SectShia Islam
Location
LocationZadibal, Srinagar, Kashmir
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Geographic coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 34°6′38″N 74°48′10″E / 34.11056°N 74.80278°E / 34.11056; 74.80278
Architecture
TypeImambara
StylePersian
Date established1518
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Imambara Zadibal in winter

Imambara Zadibal was the first Imambara or Marak constructed in Kashmir Valley by Kaji Chak, minister in the regime of Sultan Mohammad in the year 1518. It is situated in the Zadibal area of Srinagar to the west side of Hari Parbat fort. This Imambara was burned down and destroyed number of times.[1][2][3]

Architecture

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Observances

Shia Muslims are a minority in Kashmir. During the first 10 days of Muharram, Imambada Zadibal becomes a centre of mourning and religious gathering (Majlis) in Zadibal. Azadars (Mourners) join in the mourning, usually from Bota Kadal, Lalbazar and ending on the day of Ashura with large Zuljanah procession and parades through the streets of Zadibal ending at Imambada Zadibal.[5][6] Mourning continues from first day of Muharram to third of the Islamic month Rabi al Awwal, after which Eid al Zahra, also known as Eid e Shuja, is celebrated. This marks the end of the two-month mourning period.[7]

Building and destruction

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Location

Reaching this shrine is easy because it is close to Srinagar Highway. The Imambara is in the middle of Zadibal, and it is near the Khushal Sar Lake and Hari Parbat Fort that most people call Qilla. The nearest railway station is the Srinagar railway station. It is an hour's ride away by car. Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is only a few kilometers from the Imambara. Taxi services are also available within the city of Srinagar.[8]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Imambara Zadibal - One of Oldest Mosques of Kashmir". https://www.discoveredindia.com/jammu-and-kashmir/attractions/mosques/imambara-zadibal.htm. 
  2. "Imambara Zadibal Srinagar" (in en-US). 2015-02-19. https://www.kashmirhills.com/mosques/imambada-zadibal-in-srinagar/. 
  3. "imam-baras". http://www.aalatravels.com/imam-baras.aspx. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Kashmir’s Imambara’s Are Finest Specimens of Indigenous Architecture" (in en-GB). 2023-07-27. https://kashmirlife.net/kashmirs-imambaras-are-finest-specimens-of-indigenous-architecture-323589/. 
  5. Kasmir, Greater (2018-08-04). "Hussaini Majalis, processions mark Majalis Asad in Kashmir" (in en). https://www.greaterkashmir.com/kashmir/hussaini-majalis-processions-mark-majalis-asad-in-kashmir. 
  6. "Main Ashoora procession to be allowed through traditional route only, on 10th Muharram tomorrow from Bota Kadal to Imambara, Zad" (in en-US). https://kashmirrays.com/tag/bota-kadal-to-imambara. 
  7. CT, News Desk (2023-07-27). "Historic 8th Muharram Procession Takes Place in Kashmir Valley After 34 Years" (in en-US). https://thechenabtimes.com/2023/07/27/historic-8th-muharram-procession-takes-place-in-kashmir-valley-after-34-years/. 
  8. "Historical Imambarah Qadeem Zadibal · Zadibal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190011" (in en). https://www.google.com/maps/place/Historical+Imambarah+Qadeem+Zadibal/@34.1107725,74.8003401,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x38e1853e32feeca9:0xe1d5f4494e78a709!8m2!3d34.1107725!4d74.802915!16s/g/1thd05nf?entry=ttu.