Jama Masjid is Delhi’s principal mosque, the place where the city’s Muslims traditionally gather for Friday communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday mosque.” The mosque is near the Red Fort, yet another of Shah Jahān’s buildings. Jama Masjid and its courtyard stand on an outcropping more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area. The longer name, Masjid-i Jahānnumā, translates to “world-reflecting mosque” or “world-displaying mosque.” The mosque was built by a crew of some 5,000 workers. The principal construction material was red sandstone, but some white marble was also used.
Construction Started : 1644
Construction Completed : 1656
Cost of Construction : 1 million rupees
Who Built It : Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Maintained By : Delhi Waqf Board
Where is it Located : Delhi, India
Structure Type : Mosque
Dimensions : 80m in length; 27m in width; 41m in its highest point
Materials Used : Red Sandstone, Marble
Architectural Style : Islamic
Architect : Ustad Khalil
Capacity : 25,000
Visit Timing : 7am to 12pm, 1:30pm to 6:30pm, all days of the week
Entry Fee : Free entry, Rs. 200-300 photography charge, Rs. 100 from climbing the southern minaret
How to Reach : Walking distance from Old Delhi Railway station and ISBT Kashmere Gate. Chawri Bazaar is the nearest Metro Station - 500m away. AC and non-AC buses connect Jama Masjid to the entire Old and New Delhi. Autos and taxis can also be availed to reach here.
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