Sidi Bashir Mosque Mosque

Address: Ahmedabad old city area, Gujarat, India

Sidi Bashir Mosque is an historic mosque in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, notable for its pair of ‘shaking minarets’ that exhibit a vibration effect when one minaret is disturbed. The mosque dates from the 15th century and is part of Ahmedabad’s medieval city fabric.

The most-visited feature is the pair of slender minarets attached to the mosque; their vibrating behaviour has attracted attention from engineers and tourists alike. The building is an example of regional Indo-Islamic architecture from the Sultanate period.

The mosque was built during Ahmedabad’s period of Sultanate-era construction and has been altered and conserved at various times since its original construction. It stands within Ahmedabad’s old city where several other significant monuments from the same period are clustered.

Geographically it is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, within the historic core of the city and accessible from central Ahmedabad neighborhoods.

• Jhulta Minar phenomenon: The mosque is best known for its pair of ‘shaking minarets’ - two slender towers that transmit a vibration to the other when one is shaken, an unusual structural feature.
• Date and style: The structure dates to the 15th century and is an example of Ahmedabad’s Indo-Islamic architectural heritage located within the old city.

The mosque is in Ahmedabad’s old city area (walled city). The nearest major landmark is the Jama Masjid; local auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws provide short rides through the narrow lanes. Ahmedabad Junction railway station is about 3-4 km from the old city and is served by city buses and taxis.

• The mosque's minarets (often called 'shaking minarets') are fragile - approach with respect and avoid climbing unofficially.
• Visit during the cooler parts of the day; Ahmedabad's old city is best seen in early morning before the streets heat up.
• Pair a visit with other UNESCO-inscribed Ahmedabad architecture, which sits within a walkable old city area.