Ahmedabad/Central Zone

File:Ahmedabad Central Zone Banner.jpg Ahmedabad Central Zone is in the metropolitan city of Ahmedabad. It consists of areas of Girdharnagar, Madhupura, Dudheshvar, Shahpur, Dariapur, Kalupur, Raikhad, Jamalpur, Khadia, etc. These old walled city of Ahmedbad was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

Introduction

City Walls of Ahmedabad 1866 - City walls of Ahmedabad 1866 Old Ahmedabad and the World Heritage list|world legacy listed walled city of Ahmedabad was founded by Ahmed Shah I of Gujarat Sultanate in 1411. It remained the capital of the Gujarat Sultanate and later important political and commercial centre of Gujarat. Today, despite having become extremely crowded and dilapidated, it still serves as the symbolic heart of metropolitan Ahmedabad. The entrances to the walled city, called Darwaja's, have a unique names and history. Pretty much the area surrounding these gates have adopted the name of the gate as the name of the locality. Each of the gate has beautiful carvings, calligraphy and some of them even balconies.

Travel to Ahmedabad/Central Zone

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Jhulta Minara - Shaking Minarets, Sidi Bashir Mosque | 23.0279863,72.6010094 Located near Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) near Sarangpur Bridge. Sidi Bashir Mosque Quite an unusual structure, Jhulta Minara or swaying minarets are a part of the mosque of Siddi Bashir and can be moved back and forth by applying a little force at the topmost arch. One of the minarets was partly demolished by an Englishman in his endeavors to unravel the mystery of the swaying minarets. The mosque was built by master craftsmen and the crucial mechanism that leads to the vibration is still a mystery. The other interesting fact here is that these minars stand the test of the rumbling trains that pass not very far away from them.

Mosque of Sidi Sayed Jaali - Siddi Saiyed Jali Mosque

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Mirzapur Cross Lane, Gheekanta, Lal Darwaja 23.026803,72.581019 Free Sidi Saiyyed Mosque Sidi Sayed Mosque is unique for its exquisite screens, which are praised for their amazing Jhali screen, framed, in the ten semi-circular windows. The screen carved out of one rock is just exceptional. A visit to this superb and outstanding example of delicate carving is an absolute must.
Teen Darwaja - Three Gates | 23.024203,72.584641 Teen Darwaza Located south of Shahpur near Lal Darwaja. It is composed of 3 arched entrances was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah to serve as a royal entrance to Maidan Shahi. Mughal emperor Jehangir and his wife Nur Jahan used to watch the Tazia procession of Mahuram from over these gates. - }}
Azam Khan Sarai - Three gates besides Bhadrakali temple}}
Ahmed Shah's Mosque 23.022637,72.579108 Ahmed Shah's Mosque The oldest mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1414. - }}
Rani no Hajiro - Tombs of Queens of Ahmed Shah | Manek Chowk 23.023759,72.589097 Rani no Hajiro - }}
Ahmad Shah's Tomb - Badshah no Hajiro | Manek Chowk 23.023958,72.588357 Ahmed Shah's Tomb - }}
Brick Minars at train station platform
Rani Sipri's Mosque & Tomb 23.017222,72.590278 Rani Sipri's Mosque
Achyut Bibi's Mosque and Tomb 23.055606,72.582533 Achut Bibi's Mosque - }}
Dariya Khan's Tomb 23.052725,72.586809 Dariya Khan's Tomb - }}
Sardar Khan's Roza - Nawab Sardar Khan's Mosque and Gate | 23.028396,72.578848 Sardar Khan's Roza - }}
Manek Burj At the east side of Ellis Bridge 23.0221373,72.577357 Manek Burj Foundation bastion of the city. Associated with folklore of Baba Maneknath. - }}
Ellis Bridge 23.02250,72.57538 Ellis Bridge Century old bridge preserved as monument. - }} ===Other masjids===
Muhafiz Khan's Mosque 23.017778,72.589167 Muhafiz Khan Mosque - }}
Rani Rupamati's Mosque 23.032023,72.583978 Rani Rupamati's Mosque - }}
Shahpur or Kazi Mohmad Chisti's Masjid
Haibat Khan's Mosque 23.013889,72.584 Haibat Khan's Mosque - }}
Queen's Mosque in Sarangpur
Qutub Shah's Mosque - Qutbuddin Mosque | 23.035325,72.587383 Qutbuddin Mosque - }}
Dastur Khan's Mosque 23.017778,72.589167 Dastur Khan's Mosque -

What to do as a Muslim in Ahmedabad/Central Zone

Ahmedabad Jama Masjid 2 - Jama Masjid

Heritage Walk Starts at Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, Off Relief Road Opening Hours: Starts at 8AM ₹30 for Indian. $10 for Foreign Muslims 2km long walk across the old city to know about culture, architecture and monuments.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Gujari Bazar Located near Ellis Bridge and newly developed space of riverfront. The market is paradise for lovers of antique pieces ranging from old coins, records, furniture to old computers. Once a Sunday market for resale of low cost goods it now round the year market.

Halal Restaurants

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Manek Chowk From relief road, enter Ratan Pol to reach Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 1AM Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad) Surrounded by historical structures. It is a vegetable market in the morning, a bullion market in the afternoon and the popular street food market at night. Enjoy steaming Masala Dosa and Pau Bhaji. Try a Chocolates Sandwich or Pineapple Sandwich and Kulfi of Asharfi or Prem Mewad as desert. A}}
Chandravilas Hotel Near Farnandese Bridge It is a few steps below the road On Gandhi Road, this restaurant is well known for its delicious and iconic Fafda-Jalebi. In January, people flock here to buy Undhiyu.
Radhe Khaman Fatasha Pol, Gandhi Road ₹20/plate Gujarati Snacks, Khaman and its crushed form Sev-Khamani with Chatni draws people here. Anytime you go, you have to wait in line for few minutes. But its worth it.

Where to stay

House of MG Bhadra Road, Opp. Sidi Saiyad Jali, Lal Darwaja 23.0276618,72.5812304 ☎ +91 79 2550 6946 The legacy hotel built in a restored, Baroque-inspired 1924 home. It is linked by courtyards and archways. Breakfast and parking are free. There is an open-air cafe and a restaurant on a bi-level terrace, an authentic Gujarati food resaurant. A lotus-themed health club has an indoor swimmingpool with dining space.==Telecommunication== GPS of this Halal Travel Guide 23.02239|72.59045 Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.

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