Jama Masjid, Delhi, Principal mosque in Old Delhi, India
The red sandstone and marble mosque features three domes, two minarets reaching 40 meters high, and a courtyard accommodating 25,000 worshippers.
Shah Jahan, who also constructed the Taj Mahal, completed this final architectural project in 1656 after employing 5,000 workers over twelve years.
The eastern gate formerly served royal entries, while the northern and southern gates welcomed regular worshippers for daily prayers and Friday gatherings.
The mosque opens daily from 7 AM to noon and 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 300 rupees for international visitors.
The prayer hall contains seven mihrabs and Persian calligraphic inscriptions across its 90 by 200 feet interior space.
Location: Central Delhi district
Inception: 1656
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Made from material: sandstone
Address: Meena Bazaar Delhi
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 07:00-12:00, 13:30-18:30
Phone: +911123365358
Website: http://jamamasjid.in
GPS coordinates: 28.65083,77.23306
Latest update: May 30, 2025 15:54
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