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, Shillong at a Glance#
Address: Madina Mosque, Police Bazar area, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Hours: Open daily for prayers; specific visiting hours depend on congregational schedule.
About Madina Mosque, Shillong#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 1.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Excellent | 7° - 17° | 12° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 1.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| March | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 76 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 189 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 399 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| June | Good | 17° - 24° | 20° | 723 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.6h |
| July | Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 762 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| August | Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 454 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Good | 17° - 23° | 20° | 388 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 260 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 0.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 0.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Excellent | 7° - 17° | 12° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 0.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
