English: Imambara Zadibal is the first Imambara constructed in Kashmir Valley by Kaji Chak, minister in the regime of Sultan Mohammad in the year 1518. It was burnt and destroyed in the years 1548, 1585, 1636, 1686, 1719, 1741, 1762, 1801, 1830 and 1872 CE, by fanatic Sunni militias of the area and abroad. The ancient Imambara was taken down in 2004 to be replaced by the new structure of the shrine that stands today. The shrine is large enough to hold more than 32,000 visitors at a time.

Inspired by Persian style architecture, Imambara Zadibal is a two-storey building. It is constructed of oriental bricks and this structure holds Maharaji bricks that cover an area of over 75 square meters. Antique and striking, this shrine has various sideways floor raising known as Gulam Gardish. There’s a central ground level floor that’s called Pokhr. It also houses a large gallery of four gates.

Currently, the structure is under the supervision of All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, who take care of its maintenance. However, the structure that we see today is still undergoing construction work at a slow pace.