Jama Masjid also known as Friday Mosque . Mosque, 5th of the Mughal Empire. It is the most important and last work of the ruler of Shah Cihan.. Actually, it would be more accurate to call it a masterpiece.. The construction of the mosque started in 1644 and was completed in 1658.. The building, which fascinates the visitors with its decorative features, has 3 main entrance doors, 4 towers and 2 minarets with a height of 40 meters.. The red sandstone in the building and the white marbles engraved on the walls are remarkable.. The red sandstone was brought from the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Rome in the Mosque thanks to Alexander the Great and it is possible to see the unique breezes of Greek architecture.. Every culture living in India has had a little influence on the building.
25,000 people can comfortably fit in the courtyard of the building, which is the largest mosque in the Asian continent.
The dress code is very important when entering the mosque.. Even if your clothes are covered, they force you to wear the abayas given at the entrance.. We recommend that you have shoe covers or cloth slippers with you as you are not allowed to enter the mosque with shoes.. If you forgot to take it with you, it is possible to obtain it at the entrance.
Location: West of Red Fort, It is 500 meters from Chandi Chowk metro station.
Visit Days and Hours: Every day of the week from 07:00 to noon and from 13:00 to 18:30 and tourists are not allowed to visit during prayer times.
Entry Fee: 300 rs.SummaryArticle NameNew Delhi Jama MasjidDescriptionJama Masjid, also known as Friday Mosque. Mosque, 5th of the Mughal Empire. It is the most important and last work of the ruler Shah Cihan.. Actually, it would be more accurate to call it a masterpiece.. The construction of the mosque started in 1644 and was completed in 1658.. The building, which fascinates visitors with its decorative features, has 3 main entrance doors, 4 towers and 2 minarets with a height of 40 meters.