Old Jewish Building is a residential building which was formerly a synagogue in Babu Mohalla, Rawalpindi.[1] It is located on Nishtar Street in Rawalpindi, 21 km south of Islamabad and is surrounded by a Bohra mosque, Victorian church, and Hindu temple.[2][3] It is the only intact Jewish architecture remaining in Rawalpindi.[1]
Architecture edit
With the star of David visible on the façade, the yellowish building features bat wings and Masonic compass symbols.[2] Its design shares similarities with a late 19th-century Indian synagogue built by Iraqi and Iranian Jews, showcasing the opulence of a prosperous class.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b Tahir, Saif (2016-03-03). "The lost Jewish history of Rawalpindi, Pakistan". Times of Israel.
- ^ a b c Shakil, F. M. (May 8, 2017). "The sad, slow disappearance of Pakistan's Jewish heritage". Asia Times.
- ^ a b Tahir, Saif (February 23, 2016). "The lost Jewish history of Rawalpindi". The Express Tribune.
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