Jama Masjid, Mumbai
Domes of the Jama Masjid, Mumbai. Photo
Carol Mitchell.
Minaret of the Jama Masjid. Photo
Carol Mitchell.Muslims constitute 17% of Mumbai's population, and the Jama Masjid ("Friday Mosque") in South Mumbai near Crawford Market, is the largest and oldest mosque in the city.
History
The original Jama Masjid of Mumbai was situated near Dongri. It was later removed and erected at Esplanade. In 1770, this mosque was demolished by an order of Governor William Hornby, which forbade the existence of any building within 600 years of the walls of the Fort. The construction of the present Jama Masjid started in 1775 and work was completed in 1802.
What to See
The Masjid is a quadrangular building of brick and stone encircled by a ring of terraced roofed and double storied buildings. The main eastern gate leads to an ancient tank filled with about 10 feet of water. From the depths of the tank rise 16 black stone arches which support the whole of the mosque.
Map
Below is a location map and aerial view of the Jama Masjid. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Mumbai Map or get our free Google Earth download.
Travel Planning Links
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Sources
- Wikipedia
