Khanqah-e-Moula

Khanqah-e-Moula, also known as Shah-e-Hamadan Mosque, is a historic wooden mosque and shrine on the right bank of the Jhelum River at Zaina Kadal in the old city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Built originally in 1395 and rebuilt after fires, it is dedicated to Mir Syed Ali Hamadani. Noted for its Kashmiri wooden architecture, papier-mâché interiors and riverside location, it is one of the oldest and most revered Islamic shrines in Srinagar.

Visitors can expect a historic timber mosque situated on the bank of the Jhelum River in Srinagar's old city, accessed through narrow lanes and a small bazaar. The exterior features tiered wooden roofs, carved wooden balconies and a spire, while the interior displays intricate woodwork, papier-mâché decoration and chandeliers. The complex includes a courtyard and shrine area. Visitors can view the architecture from outside, explore the surroundings and observe religious practices in a calm riverside setting.

Khanqah-e-Moula was first constructed in 1395 by Sultan Sikandar in memory of Mir Syed Ali Hamadani, the Persian Sufi saint who played a significant role in spreading Islam in Kashmir. The original structure was destroyed by fire and rebuilt, with major reconstructions under Sultan Hassan Shah and later restorations. The present wooden structure reflects traditional Kashmiri architecture and has been rebuilt several times after fires, preserving its historic form.

The shrine is one of the most revered Islamic religious sites in Kashmir, dedicated to Shah-e-Hamadan (Mir Syed Ali Hamadani). It is an important centre for Sufi tradition and daily prayers, attracting devotees and visitors for its spiritual significance, wooden craftsmanship and papier-mâché art that represents Kashmiri cultural heritage.