Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

Jamia Masjid
بٔڑ مٔشیٖد
A view of eastern entrance
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictSrinagar
StatusActive
Location
LocationNowhatta, Srinagar
StateJammu & Kashmir
CountryIndia
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
Shown within Jammu and Kashmir
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar is located in India
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar (India)
Geographic coordinates34°05′54″N 74°48′33″E / 34.098352°N 74.809180°E / 34.098352; 74.809180
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed1402 CE
Specifications
Capacity33,333
Length384 feet (117 m)
Width381 feet (116 m)
Dome(s)4 (turrets)
Minaret(s)None
MaterialsDeodar, Stones, Bricks
The courtyard of the Jamia Masjid, Srinagar. Hari Parbat is visible in the background.

Jamia Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated at Nowhatta in the Old City, the Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Sikandar in 1394 CE and completed in 1402 CE,[1] at the behest of Mir Mohammad Hamadani, son of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani,[2] and is regarded as one of the most important mosques in Kashmir.[3] The mosque is located downtown, a central zone in the religio-political life in Srinagar. Thronged by Muslims every Friday, it is a prime tourist attractions of Srinagar.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Jama Masjid Srinagar - Biggest Mosque in Kashmir Valley". Tour My India. Tour My India Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Jamia Masjid Srinagar". Gaffara Kashmir. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
  3. ^ "Jama Masjid – Srinagar". Kashmir Hills. Retrieved 9 January 2019.