Khair-ud-Din Masjid

Famous for its architecture, Khair-ud-Din Masjid was established by Mohd. Khairuddin in the year 1876. Khairuddin Masjid also known as Jama Masjid, is a beautiful mosque that holds great importance in India’s freedom struggle. Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari, a Muslim scholar and a political leader, called upon the people to take the field against the British Rule from the brackets of this mosque. It was the place from where Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari announced the great call for waging war against the looting British.

Following the arcuate style of construction, this stunning formation reflects the old Islamic architecture graced with magnificent beams and arches. The walls of the Jama Masjid are adorned by resplendent calligraphic Aayats. Built of white marble stone, the intricate designs including miniature paintings are done in green colour that perfectly compliments the white and pops out immediately. This insanely beautiful mosque is visited by locals as well as the tourists regularly.

At a distance of 1.5 km from Amritsar Junction and 1.5 km from Amritsar Golden Temple, Khairuddin Masjid is situated in the Hall Bazar of Amritsar. It is one of the most admired religious centres in Amritsar for both locals as well as tourists.

Khairuddin Masjid, also known as Jama Masjid, is a beautiful mosque built by Muhammad Khairuddin in 1876 CE. The mosque holds great importance in India’s freedom struggle. It was from this mosque that Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari, called upon the people to wage war against the British rulers.

Renowned for its architectural beauty, the Jama Masjid reflects traditional Islamic architecture with beautiful calligraphy adorning its walls. The mosque is built of white marble and is decorated with miniature green color paintings. The place looks magical beneath the blue skies. The Masjid is frequented by a sizeable patronage for the daily namaz.

Popularly known as the Jama Masjid, the Khairuddin Mosque is located in the heart of the city. Khairuddin Mosque was built in 1876 by Muhammad Khairuddin and is one of the top tourist places in Amritsar.

The place is of cultural, historical importance and is widely known for its architecture in the Islamic style with various inscriptions on the walls and calligraphy style writing.The mosque was once the place where Shah Attaullah Bukhari waged the war on the Britishers.

Location: Hall Bazar, near Hotel Grand Park, Amritsar, Punjab 143006

Entry Fee: There is no price to visit the Khairuddin Mosque.

Timings: Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM (It remains closed during the hours of daily Namaz).

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Khairuddin Mosque is during the month of Ramzan (May-June) as it is the holy month of the Muslims and the entire mosque and nearby places are decorated with flowers and lights.