Aishmuquam

Aishmuquam is a municipal committee city in district of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most prominent tourist spots in Anantnag, It Is located Around 15 Km's away from Main town Anantnag And Approx 77 Km's away from Srinagar while on the route to Pahalgam. It Is Famous for Aishmuqam Shrine.

Aishmuquam
City
Aishmuquam
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Aishmuquam
Aishmuquam (India)
Coordinates: 33.86°N 75.27°E / 33.86; 75.27
Country India
StateJammu and Kashmir
DistrictAnantnag
Elevation
1,900 m (6,200 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,519
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Geography

Aishmuquam is located at 33.86°N 75.27°E / 33.86; 75.27. It has an average elevation of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).

Aishmuqam Shrine

This Shrine is considered as one of the most visited and prominent shrine's in Kashmir, This Shrine was constructed in the honour of Shiekh Zain-ud-din, who was one among chief disciples of Nund Rishi, This place is considered sacred by many people from different religions. Hazrat Zain-ud-din spent most of his time preaching about Allah,For this purpose he decided to always restrict himself to this cave.Aishmuqam shrine is thronged by thousands of devotees during the annual Urs and Zool festival. [1]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Aishmuquam had a population of 6,519.[2]

Religion in Aishmuquam
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 99.75%
Christianity
 
 0.18%

References
  1. "Aishmuqam Shrine, Anantnag". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  2. "Aishmuquam Municipal Committee City Population Census 2011-2019". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
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