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Neela Gumbat Mosque, Lahore
Neela Gumbat, the Blue Dome, in Lahore: a mosque with a blue-tiled dome beside the shrine of Abdul Razzaq Makki, restored to worship in 1856.
Neela Gumbat, the Blue Dome, is a large mosque in Lahore, known for its dome covered in turquoise-blue tile. It stands beside the shrine of Hazrat Abdul Razzaq Makki, and big congregations gather here for Friday prayers.
Why go
- ✦The Blue Dome of Lahore
- ✦Beside the shrine of Abdul Razzaq Makki
- ✦Used as a barracks and mess before 1856
- ✦Large Friday congregations
History
Abdul Razzaq Makki came from Ghazni early in Mughal rule and settled in Lahore; he was a disciple of Mauj Darya Bukhari, whose shrine is nearby, and his followers built his mausoleum. In the Sikh period the mosque was used as military quarters, and the British later used it as a mess house. It was returned to worship in 1856.
How to Reach
Near Anarkali and the Mall in Lahore, close to the Lahore Museum.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Go in the morning, before the old city fills with traffic.
Getting there, Near Anarkali and the Mall in Lahore, close to the Lahore Museum.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Neela Gumbat Mosque, Lahore, within 5 km.
