Eidgah Mosque
| Eidgah Mosque | |
|---|---|
The Eidgah Mosque during a military parade in 2007 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Kabul District |
| Province | Kabul Province |
| Leadership | Abdur Rahman Khan |
| Year consecrated | 20th Century |
| Location | |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°31′04″N 69°11′24″E / 34.5178°N 69.1900°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
The Eidgah Mosque (Dari: مسجد عیدگاه; Pashto: د عیدګاه جومات) is one of the oldest mosques in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is located to the southeast of the affluent Wazir Akbar Khan neighborhood, near the Ghazi Stadium and Chaman-e-Hozori. It was built during the late 19th century and early 20th century, when the country was ruled by Emir Abdur Rahman Khan and his son Habibullah Khan. It is now a historical site for tourists to visit.
The mosque has been used by large crowds of daily prayers, including during the special annual Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers. It was the scene of religious festivals and special ceremonies, such as coronations, funerals, parades, and various other state functions attended by top government officials. It was from this mosque that King Amanullah Khan made an announcement of his country's full independence in 1919.