Sunehri Mosque, Peshawar

Sunehri Mosque
سنہری مسجد
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationPeshawar
CountryPakistan
Geographic coordinates33°59′46″N 71°32′24″E / 33.9960°N 71.5401°E / 33.9960; 71.5401
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Groundbreaking1942
Completed1992
Specifications
Capacity6,000 worshippers
Interior area1,700 m2 (18,000 sq ft)
Dome(s)Several
Minaret(s)Several
Minaret height39 m (128 ft)

Sunehri Mosque (Urdu: سنہری مسجد) is a mosque located in located in Peshawar, Pakistan.[1] It is known for its considerable size and Mughal-style architecture.[2]

History

The construction of the mosque began in 1942 but experienced delays due unavailability of funds.[2] It was completed in 1992 and was primarily funded by public donations.[2][3]

The mosque has been known for offering a separate prayer area for women.[2] This section was established in the late 1990s but was closed for some years due to security concerns.[2] In March 2020, the women's prayer area was reopened, allowing women to participate on Friday and Eid prayers.[4][5]

Building

The mosque spans 1,700 square metres (18,000 sq ft) and has a capacity for 6,000 worshippers.[2] Its design includes red bricks, arches, domes, and pointed cupolas on the minarets, with the tallest minaret measuring 39 metres (128 ft).[2]

References

  1. ^ "Peshawar mosque opens doors for women after 25-year hiatus". The Express Tribune. February 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Khan, Hidayat (May 22, 2020). "The Modern Mosques of Peshawar: Sunehri (Golden) Mosque Peshawar". Youlin Magazine.
  3. ^ "Peshawar's Sunehri Masjid opened to women worshippers". The News International.
  4. ^ "Peshawar's historic Sunehri mosque opens doors to women after 23 years". DAWN.COM. March 6, 2020.
  5. ^ "After 25 years, women attend congregational prayers at Peshawar's historic mosque". The Express Tribune. March 6, 2020.


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