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Kacchi Memon Masjid, Karachi
Kacchi Memon Masjid in old Karachi: a three-storey stone mosque, about 20 by 30 metres, with a tall central minaret between two smaller ones.
This stone mosque in old Karachi, plastered in lime and cement, rises through a ground floor and two upper storeys. It measures about 20 by 30 metres and is entered at its south-west corner. A large central minaret stands between two smaller ones.
Why go
- ✦A three-storey stone mosque
- ✦Tall central minaret
- ✦Built for Karachi's Kacchi Memon community
- ✦In the old city near Empress Market
History
It dates from the 20th century and served the Kacchi Memon community of Karachi. It is listed as SD-P-136.
How to Reach
In old Karachi, near Empress Market; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Karachi is cooler and less humid.
Getting there, In old Karachi, near Empress Market; use the map on this page.
Allow, 15 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Kacchi Memon Masjid, Karachi, within 5 km.
