A MOSQUE IN JURRA IS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD

In Jurra village in Mingora, people fetch water through a well. This is an ancient tradition obtaining water in the Swat. Also in Mingora, the mosque in the village, a place of worship, rest, and a symbol of Swat cultural heritage. the mosque, made of stone-mud and wood, building methods of that time, is more than a century old and still in good condition.

When tourists visit, they notice the century old wood carving immediately, a legacy of Swat culture and charm of the past. People visit the mosque in a large number to see its wooden carving on beams and pillars. Another tourist favorite, the ancient well residing in the mosque. Where water is lifted by a very simple technique known as counterpoise lift. The technique was used by ancient Egyptians for irrigation purposes.

Constructed by Khan Bahadar and volunteers from the village the mosque played an important role in keeping the villagers united.