Located on the left bank of the River Jhelum, it stands directly opposite the revered Khanqah-e-Moula shrine 

Commissioned in 1623 by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, Pathar Masjid was constructed under the supervision of Mughal historian and architect Malik Hyder . Unlike the traditional wooden mosques prevalent in Kashmir, this mosque was built entirely of locally sourced grey limestone, earning it the name "Pathar Masjid" or "Stone Mosque" 

Shortly after its completion, the mosque was declared unfit for prayers and repurposed for non-religious uses. During the Sikh rule in the 19th century, it was converted into a granary, and parts of the structure were dismantled to provide materials for other constructions . In the early 1930s, amidst communal tensions, the mosque was reconverted into a place of worship . 

Pathar Masjid stands out for its distinctive Mughal architectural style, which contrasts sharply with the traditional Kashmiri mosque designs. Notably, it lacks the customary pyramidal roof found in local mosques. Instead, it features a flat roof supported by 18 massive square columns, each with projections on two sides

The mosque's façade comprises nine arches (mehraabs), with the central arch being larger and more prominent. The plinth is adorned with lotus leaf carvings, and the space between the projecting cornice and the eaves is decorated with lotus leaves carved in relief . The roof, accessible via a flight of steps, consists of 27 domes, with the central dome being the largest 

Surrounding the mosque is a chahar bagh, a quadrilateral garden layout typical of Mughal landscaping, featuring paved pathways and flowerbeds