The Hazratbal Mosque is located in the Kashmir Valley. The mosque is considered to be one of the holiest sites in Islam and is said to contain a hair of the Prophet Muhammad. The mosque has been a source of contention between India and Pakistan and has been occupied by Indian forces on several occasions.
The mosque was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The mosque was originally named the "Bara Imambara" but was later renamed the "Hazratbal Mosque" after a relic of the Prophet Muhammad was brought to the mosque from Medina in Saudi Arabia.
The relic is said to be a hair from the Prophet's beard.
The Hazratbal Mosque is a popular tourist destination and is visited by Muslims and non-Muslims from around the world. The mosque is open to the public from 6:00am to 10:00pm.
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