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Hazratbal Mosque and Harwan Garden

 Hazratbal Masjid


It is located in the village of Hazratbal on the left bank of the Dal lake in Srinagar. Tes perfect white marble clegance is reflected in the water of the lake.


• Earlier, this place was a site of Ishrat Mahal and a garden built by Shah Jahan's Subedar Sadiq Khan in 1623 AD.


• In 1634, Shah Jahan ordered him to convert into a place for offering prayers. The construction of this white marble structure started in 1968 AD and completed in 1979.


• Hazratbal's special significance is derived from the fact that it houses the sacred hair of the Prophet Mohammad's beard.


• Thus, it is regarded as one of the holiest mosques of Kashmir. Holy relics are displayed to the public on religious occasions, usually accompanied by fairs.


• Apart from these occasions, Friday prayers are offered at Hazratbal and attended by many people.


•Hazratbal is remarkable for being the only domed masjid in Srinagar; the others have distinct pagoda like roofs. .




Harwan Garden


• It is a huge garden which is located in the district of Srinagar. It has flower beds and massive Chinar trees.


• This is a popular picnic spot and a gateway to the famous Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary and Mahadev Mountain.


• A beautiful canal, fed by a lake just behind the garden passes through its centre.


• The big lawns, carpeted with green grass, draw people automatically towards this place.