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Venue: Jama Masjid When: Daily
The largest mosque in India, Delhi's Jama Masjid was originally called Masjid-i-Jahanuma, meaning "the mosque commanding a view of the world". It is the last architectural work of Shah Jahan and was begun in 1644, completed in 1658.
The mosque has three gateways with wide red sandstone steps, four towers and two minarets standing 40 metres high, built of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. The eastern gateway used to be opened only for the Emperor, but is now open on Fridays and Muslim festivals. The impressive courtyard can hold up to 25,000 worshippers.
The largest mosque in India, Delhi's Jama Masjid was originally called Masjid-i-Jahanuma, meaning "the mosque commanding a view of the world". It is the last architectural work of Shah Jahan and was begun in 1644, completed in 1658.
The mosque has three gateways with wide red sandstone steps, four towers and two minarets standing 40 metres high, built of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. The eastern gateway used to be opened only for the Emperor, but is now open on Fridays and Muslim festivals. The impressive courtyard can hold up to 25,000 worshippers.
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Looking for things to do around New Delhi? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Dussehra in Delhi |
Oct 2009 (annual) Delhi |
| Qutub Festival |
Oct 2009 (annual) Qutb Minar |
| Delhi Book Fair |
Aug - Sep 2009 (annual) Pragati Maidan |
| Maha Shivratri |
Mar 2009 (annual) Delhi |
| Ananya Festival |
Oct 2008 (annual) Purana Qila, Delhi, India |
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