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Eidgah Mosque

Mosque

Kabul's Eidgah serves as the city's main open-air site for Eid prayers and large religious gatherings; visitors may see traditional congregational rites and simple mosque architecture in the eastern part of the city.

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Eidgah Mosque essentials

Address: Eidgah Mosque area, Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Eidgah Mosque

Best in spring and autumn for moderate temperatures; check current security and access conditions before travel.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Moderate temperatures make walking and short visits easier.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 10-20°C
Cooler conditions with lower risk of extreme heat.

Weather & Climate near Eidgah Mosque

Climate

Eidgah Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

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Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -7° - 3° -2° 40 mm partly cloudy 53% 1.3 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
February Poor -4° - 6° -1° 60 mm partly cloudy 59% 1.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.8h
March Acceptable 1° - 13° 6° 75 mm partly cloudy 55% 1.6 m/s 1.3 high 11.8h
April Very Good 7° - 20° 14° 65 mm partly cloudy 51% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 24 mm mostly sunny 44% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 3 mm mostly sunny 33% 3.0 m/s 2.8 extreme 14.3h
July Ideal 18° - 33° 25° 7 mm clear 29% 2.4 m/s 2.8 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 17° - 32° 24° 5 mm mostly sunny 30% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 3 mm mostly sunny 30% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 6° - 22° 14° 7 mm mostly sunny 33% 1.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.2h
November Very Good 0° - 14° 7° 13 mm some cloud 41% 1.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
December Good -5° - 7° 0° 24 mm some cloud 45% 1.5 m/s 0.5 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Eidgah Mosque

Access depends on local security and transport; travel within Kabul is typically by car or local taxi services. Visitors should consult local authorities or guides for safe routes.

Tips for Visiting Eidgah Mosque

  • Check local security and access conditions before visiting - the city's situation can change rapidly and guided local advice is essential.
  • Respect religious practices and modesty rules when visiting any mosque precincts.
  • If attending a Friday prayer, arrive early; non-worshipper space may be limited.