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Jama Masjid

One of India's largest mosques, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard holding 25,000 worshippers.

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Jama Masjid, commissioned by Shah Jahan and completed in the mid-17th century, is one of the largest mosques in India, with a courtyard that can hold up to 25,000 people. It remains the main congregational mosque in Old Delhi.

How to reach Jama Masjid

A short walk from Red Fort and Chandni Chowk; Chawri Bazar metro station is nearest.

Location

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsOpen to visitors outside prayer times, roughly 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
🎟 Entry feeFree (camera fee applies for photography)
📅 Best timeOctober to March
📍 From centreOld Delhi, near Red Fort
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