Pul-e Khishti Mosque

Pul-e Khishti Mosque is a major congregational mosque in central Kabul, Afghanistan, long regarded as the city’s largest mosque and principal site for Friday prayers.

The mosque features a large prayer hall beneath a dome and serves as an active place of worship and community gathering for Kabul’s Muslim population. It has been the site of repairs and reconstruction following damage sustained during periods of conflict in the late 20th century.

The structure’s present form reflects multiple phases of construction and restoration over time; parts of the complex date from historic rebuilding efforts in the 18th and 19th centuries, with additional repairs in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

It stands in the older quarters of Kabul near the Pul-e Khishti area and adjacent road and market networks that form part of the city’s central districts.

• Principal mosque of Kabul: It is Kabul’s largest and most prominent Friday mosque and a key religious site in the city; access and visiting rules can vary, so check locally before visiting.

• Confirm current security and access before attempting a visit - Pul-e Khishti is a working mosque in central Kabul and access can be restricted or subject to local security measures.
• Avoid visiting during Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer times if you are not there to attend; when access is possible be discreet with photography and follow any instructions from mosque authorities or local guides.