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Field guide · Heritage
South Karachi
South Karachi District · Sindh, Pakistan
New Memon Masjid, Karachi
One of Karachi's largest and oldest mosques, on M. A. Jinnah Road, its foundation stone laid in 1949 by Khawaja Nazimuddin.
The New Memon Masjid, usually called the Memon Masjid, is one of the largest and oldest mosques of Karachi. Its committee was formed on 17 September 1948, the first call to prayer was given on 15 July 1949, and Governor-General Khawaja Nazimuddin laid the foundation stone on 24 August 1949. It holds about 10,000 worshippers, and the Memon community has long celebrated weddings, the nikah, here.
Why go
- ✦Foundation stone laid in 1949
- ✦Room for about 10,000 worshippers
- ✦A centre of Karachi's Memon community
How to Reach
In the old city of Karachi, near Bolton Market.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Any time of year; Ramadan nights are especially busy.
Getting there, In the old city of Karachi, near Bolton Market.
Allow, Half an hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from New Memon Masjid, Karachi, within 5 km.
