ABOUT

Towering over Old Delhi, the magnificent Jama Masjid stands as the reminder of the Mughal architecture which was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Basically the name Jama Masjid is derived from the word Jummah which is referred as a congregational prayer observed by the Muslims on Friday. Considered as the largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid is built from red sandstone and white marble and stands tall dominating the skyline of the busy Chawri Bazar in Central Delhi. Visiting the mosque, visitors come across the view of the courtyard standing on more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area that fills the atmosphere with sanctity. Not just this, but the visitors are sure to get impressed at the first glimpse of the mosque as it is the austere grandeur that makes it a must visit place in Delhi. Facing towards the west, Jama Masjid is oriented towards the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The eastern gate of the mosque is the largest which is served as the Royal entrance which remains closed on the weekdays. Capped with three marble domes, the roof of the mosque visitors could see the beautiful calligraphic inscription in Persian.