| 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.[1] 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.[2] It was from this mosque that King Amanullah Khan made an announcement of his country's full independence in 1919.[3]
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