Historical Imambarah Qadeem Zadibal

It's a Shia Muslim shrine and historical site located in the Zadibal area of Srinagar, Kashmir, India. It is known for its religious and cultural importance, particularly among the Shia Muslim community. The Imambara is dedicated to the memory of the martyrs of Karbala, especially Imam Hussain, and is a place of mourning and commemoration, particularly during the Islamic month of Muharram.

A truly peaceful and spiritual place. The environment is calm, clean, and welcoming. Perfect for prayer, reflection, and finding inner peace. You feel a strong connection as soon as you enter. May this sacred place continue to guide and bless all who visit.

Very historical place. Build by Kaji Chak, this was the first ImamBargah in kashmir. This is a very important place for the Shia Muslims in kashmir. All the muharram gatherings are held there moslty. It also has the Shabih (copy) of Imam Hussain (pbuh) zareeh. This imambargah was burnt and destroyed 12 times but rebuilt by the lovers of the holy prophet and his family. The construction of this imambargah is going on since past few years.

The Imam Barah/Masjid Zadibal is an important historical and religious site located in Kashmir, India. This site has a rich history characterized by numerous cycles of destruction and reconstruction over the years. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the community and reflects the influence of various rulers and significant events that have shaped its legacy. I always enjoy visiting this place for some peaceful time.

This Imambara resembles more like Kerbala Sharief, the Roza of Imam Hussain a.s. It has been decorated with a Papiermache motifs on the roof and columns. Though Constitution work us still going on, it's one of the marvels in Kashmir.

I was visit once a time in my still life, but I want to again visit & want to see Muharram. It have biggest parking area, washrooms, wuzukhana, and inside a wonderful zari. Very peaceful place, here also pray namaz with jamat, it have big space for women also, great place of worship in the valley of Srinagar.

It is a central place for shia in Srinagar. The building that stands now is still under construction. The one that was demolished was built in traditional Kashmiri architecture., which in my opinion they should have retained. Imagine if we demolish the Jamia Masjid in Nowhata or the Khankah’e moala and then build it in concrete. The imambargah that stood here was built on the same lines as the Jama masjid and the khankah. It should’ve been rebuilt with the same architecture and building materials wherever possible. Demolishing it was travesty and shows the ignorance and narrow mind of the so called mullas who control it. A lot of greed as well. Not just ignorance.

Since it's a sacred place I believe architecture doesn't matter. The board behind it are unhinged and narrow minded they will never allow this beauty to be prospered. The tiles on the roof have very light dull colors which makes it terrible as I kept looking at the ceiling I discovered the colors in paper machie art didn't captivate my eyes. The stone slabs outside in the main entrance are terrible also. Shias weren't dump, mind wise but it seems so now they have no inspiration left for their owned art and architect. The Shrine inside is brought from Iraq its truly breathtaking, very nice however it could've been much better. It has taken them ages to execute 10% of work rest is incomplete. People should donate more to make it the best spiritual marvel for shias. The round blocks in black fabric and the roof for the womens area is very terrible because during summers the heat will beat the hell out of women during mourning days. Anyways in short no negativity except prayers.