Local favourite mosque or dargah · Paktika Province, Afghanistan

Az̧far Bābā

Az̧far Bābā is a mosque or dargah in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.

Az̧far Bābā: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this mosque or dargah: Open, normal crowd · Very crowded today · Festival / special day · Closed today.

Best time to visit Az̧far Bābā

Season: Year-round; Fridays, Ramzan and the annual Urs are busiest.

Busiest days: Friday prayers; Ramzan nights; annual Urs for dargahs.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri packed · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Az̧far Bābā: timings and tips

Typical hours: Mosques are open for the daily prayers; visitors are usually welcome between them, except Friday midday. These are typical for mosques & dargahs in Afghanistan; hours for this mosque or dargah are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Cover shoulders and knees; women usually cover their hair.
  • Take off your shoes before the prayer hall.

How to reach Az̧far Bābā — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.96111, 68.56108. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Az̧far Bābā?

    Year-round; Fridays, Ramzan and the annual Urs are busiest. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the timings of Az̧far Bābā?

    Hours for Az̧far Bābā are not published here. Typical for mosques & dargahs in Afghanistan: Mosques are open for the daily prayers; visitors are usually welcome between them, except Friday midday. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

    What are the places to visit near Az̧far Bābā?

    Nearby: Band-e Guz Darah (viewpoint, 22 km), Zana Khan Dam (lake, 47 km), Wêchē Maṉē Kōtal (viewpoint, 61 km), Shadi-Kor (viewpoint, 66 km), Spīd Zaray (viewpoint, 67 km), Kichasurkh (viewpoint, 69 km).