Jama Masjid
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| Address | Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India |
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| Opened | 1656 |
| Built by | Shah Jahan |
| Leadership | Ahmed Bukhari |
| Architectural styles | Islamic architecture, Mughal architecture, Indo-Islamic architecture |
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| ID | 563936 |
About Jama Masjid
The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees, and was inaugurated by an Imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
Where is the Jama Masjid
The amateur historians documenting Delhi's past
... The former Mughal capital is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, sequestered houses and tiny shops - and home to some of India s most iconic architecture, including the majestic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque...
Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world
... Indian children play after Eid al-Adha prayers at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi, India Each year Muslims gather for the occasion that commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim s willingness to sacrifice his son on the command of God...
Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world
The Muslim festival Eid al-Adha - which means "feast of The Sacrifice " - began on Sunday evening and is marked by special prayers and Feasts .
Indian children play after Eid al-Adha prayers at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi , IndiaEach year Muslims gather for the occasion that commemorates The Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to Sacrifice his son on the command of God. Ibrahim was eventually given a lamb to Sacrifice instead.
Eid al-Adha usually begins on The Last day of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia .
It is the second Islamic festival of the year, and follows Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, The Holy month of fasting.
Here is a selection of pictures of celebrations from around The World on Monday .
A woman prays at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan Butchers prepare to slaughter a cow during the Eid al-Adha festival in Karachi, Pakistan People gather for Eid al-Adha prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan Worshippers pray at The National Mosque of Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka, Bangladesh Muslims participate in a special prayer in Kolkata, India A child looks on as women offer Eid al-Adha prayers in Chennai, India Prayers are offered in Kolkata, India A herbal eye-liner, called surma, is applied to a worshipper at Kashmiri Jame Mosque in Kathmandu, Nepal Prayers are offered at the same mosque Muslim Women pray in Colombo, Sri Lanka A Turkish aid agency hands out sacrificial animal meat in Nairobi Balloons are handed out at the Ar-Rahma Mosque in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Source of news: bbc.com
