Shrine of the Cloak

The Shrine of the Cloak houses a marble and gold decorated chamber containing a religious garment stored in a silver-plated case.

Ahmad Shah Durrani transported the cloak from Kabul to Kandahar in 1768, establishing this mosque as a permanent sanctuary for the sacred relic.

Muslims consider this mosque a central pilgrimage destination as it preserves what they believe to be a cloak worn by Prophet Muhammad.

The shrine opens to visitors daily, yet access to view the actual cloak remains restricted to specific religious occasions and natural disasters.

The building features green marble walls, intricate tile work, and golden corridors surrounding the central chamber that contains the holy garment.

Location: Kandahar

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.61960,65.70800

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49