This Wooden Mosque Introduced Islam to Balti People! | Amburiq Masjid Full Tour

Locals told me that Amburiq Masjid was the first mosque in this region to introduce Islam to people. Come with me as I unlock the secrets and history of this historic mosque. Amburiq Masjid, located in Shigar, is one of the oldest mosques in the region, dating back to the 14th century. It was established by Sayed Ali Hamdani, a prominent Sufi preacher, and showcases the early spread of Islam into mountainous areas. Constructed using traditional methods, the mosque features intricate woodwork with carved motifs and is built in the unique Balti style of architecture. Its historical significance is not only in its age but also in its cultural amalgamation, displaying influences from the Buddhist culture that was prevalent in the region before the arrival of Islam. The mosque's preservation efforts, supported by international bodies like UNESCO, have made it a symbol of cultural heritage. The location is Amburiq Masjid in Shigar https://maps.app.goo.gl/VjUZAVX2yNuvE.... 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) SUBSCRIBE! ✔ Click https://www.youtube.com/c/KarlRock/?s... Then smash the BELL ICON so you don't miss a 🔴live stream or video. 2) SUPPORT MY CONTENT & GET SPECIAL BENEFITS 🙏🏻❤️ Press the blue JOIN button or    / karlrock  . 3) WANT TO TRAVEL TO INDIA? Read my quick-start safety guide at https://blog.karlrock.com/india-survi.... 4) WANT TO LEARN HINDI हिन्दी? Learn Hindi Faster Than I Did! is free at https://blog.karlrock.com/how-to-lear.... 5) LET'S CONNECT 👋🏻   / iamkarlrock     / iamkarlrock   #mosque #islam #shigar #travel #ladakh #gilgitbaltistan #india #pakistan #masjid