The so-called Sawi Masjid is located in northwest Multan in the Mohalla Tolay Khan neighborhood. It is a small, roofless structure comprising a set of graves surrounded by walls and an antechamber, all sitting on a high plinth. Although commonly referred to as the Sawi, or "Green" masjid, the structure is more likely an ornamental wall enclosing an important gravesite, with elements of mosque architecture (such as a west-facing mihrab) added to allow for on-site worship. If the Sawi Masjid is indeed a walled tomb lacking a roof, it is the only known example of that archetype in Pakistan up to the date of its creation, likely in the late 16th or early 17th centuries. Walled, roofless enclosures were common in other parts of central Asia, an early example being the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum in Vobkent, Uzbekistan which was built to surround a spring believed to have been drawn forth by the prophet Job (Ayub). The presence of the elaborately decorated wall with faience paneling and finely carved ornamental screens suggests the grave honors a person of great affluence or significance; however, the copious epigraphy on the marble tombstones (katabah) are primarily Koranic inscriptions rendered in Naskh characters, as well as Persian couplets in Nasta'liq. While beautifully executed, these provide no information on the either of the two deceased honored by the centrally-placed gravestones and cenotaphs. The only reference to the grave's occupants is a single line describing a certain Safar Quli who died on the tenth of Sha'ban in the Islamic year 999 (corresponding to June 1591 in the common calendar). Credit for the carving of the verses is given to Zakariyya bin Ustad Muhammed, a son of Jeevan, who seems to have installed the tombstones in 1009 AH (i.e., 1600 or 1601 CE). On the opposite side of one of the tombstones a man by the name of Hamiyyat Allah of Balharre claims to have executed the verses.

300 years old mosque... a real historical place which having attraction for seekers

Hidden jem of Multan very old and small and beautiful masque hidden in the narrow streets of Multan

Its historical gem located adjecent to tughlaq road, this place is nearly 400 years old masjid. Inside the masjid there are there shrines with not a legit knowledge who is buried inside. In recent condition it has no roof but its walls are restored in good condition. 5 time prayers are also offered here. This place also has a basement which is sealed now due to security purposes.

Historic place, nice to visit, wandering through narrow streets of old city and suddenly you get amazed by this beauty.

Mosque needs restoration

I gave its first review after adding this place on maps 12 years ago. Now im editing for more information. Sawi means green but actually it is blue tiled old mosque with at least 400 to 500 years of history. This is classical example of Multani art and tughluq architecture. I would call it a gem in Multan. Access is very difficult and not a lot of tourist can access it.

A historical building but in a state of disrepair. They have built a fence around it and you can't even go in.

Its religious place, historical, beautiful art work.

This is the very old place in multan near selli khana

Masterpiece of the History, and a great construction in era of Mughal Emperors. However, the local government isn't contributing in maintenance and renovation

An historical place..it is old masjid 450 years old built by Nawab Muzaffar khan....in peroid od SHAHJAHAN & AURANGEZEB ALAMGIR...

Small Historical Mosque built during the ruke of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Aaurangzaib Alamgir.

When we talk about historical places or places where we can connect with the history, we feel the place is exactly the same as it used to be. The older the place looks like, the more we can connect the feelings of that historical event. When we visit Sawi Masjid and the guide tells us that this event happened in exactly the same place and through the broken bricks of that building, we could feel that event or connect with it.