Introduction
The Jama Masjid, the Friday Prayer Mosque, is beautiful red sandstones mosque located in a very busy area of Old Delhi. The mosque was built on the commission of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656 employing 5,000 workmen. Four minarets, three beautiful marble domes, 28 m square courtyard and three gates with carved verses of Holy Quran in Arabic are marvelous architectural work. The mosque is located on a high ground with a raised platforms and offers a panoramic views of Delhi. It can accommodate 25 thousands people at a time. The views of the strangely cubic cityscape from the top of the south minaret is great attraction among the tourists.


Quick Facts
Location : Old Delhi
Built By : Shah Jahan
Built Between : 1644-1656
Significance : India's largest mosque
Builder : Nur Allah Ahmed
Climate : 25 oC - 45 oC (Summer) 7 oC - 21 oC (Winter)
Best time to visit : October to May

Attraction within the Jama Mosque
Three Gateways
The Jama Mosque has three gateways on east, north and south with 35 and 33 steps respectively. The eastern gate was the royal entrance. On the northern gate, relics are preserved including a copy of the Quran written on deer skin, a red beard-hair of the Prophet, his sandals and his footprint in a marble slab.

Three White Marble Domes
Three domes are like the crown in Jama Mosque. Based on Iranian style of architecture, these beautiful white domes stand between two red sandstones 40 meter high minarets. The white marble is extensively used in the dome with black inlaid stripes.

The Main Prayer Hall
The main prayer hall is the most important of the mosque. It is rectangular in size measuring 61 meters by 27.5 meters. It has eleven magnificent arches with marble frames. The central arch of the facade is higher than other ones.

The Compound
The vast courtyard with a fountains welcome the visitors. it is rectangle size nearly 75x 66 meters. It is accessible by tree gates, along with the main gate on the eastern side which offers the direct views of the western chamber and and the mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed Shah.

Reaching Jaisalmer

Airport :	Jama Mosque can be accessed from any parts of the world. Indira Gandhi International operate efficient air services to all parts of the world.
Railway Station :	New Delhi Railway Station (2 km), Old Delhi Railway Station (1 km) and Nizamuddin Railway Station (2) offers rail services to all parts of the contry.
Bus Station :	Anand Vihar ISBT and many other ISBT bus stands are operating luxury as well as general buses to major destinations in north India.
Local :	There are excellent local transportation means to reach any parts of Delhi. Taxi, auto, cycle rickshaw, metro and buses are available.

Hotels in Delhi
Accommodation around Jama Mosque or in Delhi is not a problem. There are plenty of hotels ranging from world class to budget hotels. Some famous hotels are :

Some Other Attraction Near the Jama Mosque
The Red Fort
Just before the Jama Masjid, Red Fort is a world heritage site and masterpiece of the Mughal architecture. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the fort houses several palaces and halls of exceptional style.

Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is a Persian style of complex with spacious four gardens and tomb of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor in the center. It is considered the prototype of Agra's Taj Mahal.

Qutb Minar Complex
This 72.5 m minaret in Mehrauli is a beautiful construction of red sandstones and beautiful Arabic calligraphy. The complex also houses Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and tomb of Emperor Iltutmish.