Madina Mosque, Shillong
Mosque Large mosque serving Shillong's Muslim community
In Shillong the Madina Mosque serves the local Muslim community; visitors note its modest architecture and join Friday prayers or pass through on walks around the city’s hilltop streets.
Madina Mosque in Shillong is a local mosque serving the Muslim community in Shillong, Meghalaya. It functions mainly as a place of worship and community activities rather than a tourist site.
The mosque provides the standard facilities for congregational prayers and religious gatherings. It is situated within the urban area of Shillong and is visited primarily by local residents.
How to Get to Madina Mosque, Shillong #
Madina Mosque is located in Shillong, Meghalaya, near Police Bazaar. It is a short walk from central Shillong. Taxis and auto-rickshaws in Shillong can drop visitors close; use local directions from Police Bazaar as the mosque is in a well-known central neighborhood.
Tips for Visiting Madina Mosque, Shillong #
- Attend Friday prayers or Sunday services with respect, but check for visitor protocols - men may be asked to remove shoes before entering prayer areas.
- Ask a local to point out the mosque's community noticeboard; many events and charitable activities are organized there.
- Combine the visit with walking Shillong's Police Bazaar for meals and Khasi handicrafts.
Best Time to Visit Madina Mosque, Shillong #
Best visited in the cool, dry months (October-March) when Shillong's weather is most comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Madina Mosque, Shillong #
Madina Mosque, Shillong's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (3347 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (399 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (723 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (762 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (454 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (388 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (260 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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