Lots of visitors at any time of day. Floor gets hot during summer and cleanliness is an issue. Foreigners should be beware of thugs in guise of guides. Dress fully covered due to religious issues. Beautiful place to visit. You can see love, devotion, togetherness of people inside this ancient Masjid. Market around this place has huge number of non vegetarian food, for all foodies. If you have never visited this place, you should come here, once in your life time. This place is packed during Ramzan month. Whole night, the market is open for eating.Very beautiful place with beautiful architecture you’ll definitely will fall in love with the architecture there. It a walking distance from Red Fort but you also can take a rickshaw. There are 3 gates and you can keep your shoes outside for ₹10 per shoe. You can take beautiful pictures there.

It is our first stop in our New Delhi trip. It is located int he middle of the city and the mosque is elevated that you need to take the stairs. They also have a security check so it is best not to have a bag with you for easy entry.To enter the mosque, you need to take off your shoes. Either you enter barefoot or with socks. We were told that we can use the hotel slippers so some brought it.You also need to think about what to wear as sleeveless shirt and shorts are not allowed. I suggest you bring extra clothes with you (if you want) to conform with the rules. Although scarfs and garments are available at the entrance for free, I suggest you bring your own for hygienic purposes!The mosque is really big and impressive. The color is also nice. Although it is a warm day, the stones are not really hot. You are free to roam around and explore.

More of tourist place than a mosque. Lots of visitors at any time of day except during prayers. Floor gets hot during summer and cleanliness is an issue. Foreigners should be beware of thugs in guise of guides. Dress fully covered due to religious issues.

Awesome place..Historical sculpture Unprecedentedly beautiful..There was a market next door. It would have been better if the market had been kept clean..

Super masjid . awesome looking from any angle.beautiful architecture.🤍

Its a very crowded place yet worth visiting.Theres a big market leading the way towards the masjid.Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in IndiaIt was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use, and is one of Delhis most iconic sites.Evening is the best time to visit cause lighting makes it look more divine.Its a religious place and so of course it will bring peace to you.Haji Imran Sheermal around Jama masjid is very tasty, dont forget to try it. Cost is around 150 to 200.Thanks for reading ❤️

Very beautiful place with beautiful architecture you’ll definitely will fall in love with the architecture there. It a walking distance from Red Fort but you also can take a rickshaw. There are 3 gates and you can keep your shoes outside for ₹10 per shoe. You can take beautiful pictures there.

Beautiful place to visit. You can see love, devotion, togetherness of people inside this ancient Masjid. Market around this place has huge number of non vegetarian food, for all foodies. If you have never visited this place, you should come here, once in your life time. This place is packed during Ramzan month. Whole night, the market is open for eating.

Too crowded and poorly managed. Bad smell all over with uncleaned areas. Poor arrangements of parking. Giving 1 star for its grandeur and fine work on the building.

Nice and peaceful place. One amazing thing that you will notice Is that you are not allowed to wear shoes in your hands but you can take your shoes off and carry them in your hands. Didnt understand the logic behind but it seemed cool. The place is big enough and the market outside is amazing. Just stay away form electronic devices and gadgets as they are not even a first copy. Everything is fake. Also do bargain.

A definitive visit if you are in Delhi. Also, if you arent from Delhi & are here for a visit, make sure Jama Masjid is a holy place you must visit.Situated in the heart of purani Dilli, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Ive been here multiple times during different occasions and each time Ive jusr felt really wonderful. It is always good visiting Jama Masjid.

17th century mosque made by Shah Jahan. Located in old Delhi near Red Fort. It is surrounded by a large market selling a variety of goods from edible to clothes. Entry is free but minarates tour need to pay you Rs. 50 for adults. Children under 5 allowed free. Here you may also have to follow some guidelines before getting in the premises. Females should cover the whole body or need to wear full-sleeve.

Great place to visit. You can enjoy your day here with your friends and family and do shopping out side.

A great heritage building with mughal empire memories. And Youll have a great view of Red Fort from the high stairs of Jama Masjid.

The place is a historic building. It is a mosque established in 1645. Many people around the world visit the place for religious reasons and also for tourism. I highly recommend this place to tourist

One of the all magnificent monuments of India🤩🤩😍😍. Jama-masjid was truly awe-inspiring. And the greatest part was there was no entrance fees. Truly graceful place, a must visit place😌😌.

Very old. Very famous about capacity 25.000 person together. This place have a connection with Lal Qila.

Stunning design huge area along with contribute best best ancient mosque Delhi.

Great peace of architecture. landmark of the place. Famous places in Delhi.

Old Delhi has different charms in Delhi even in whole India. Places surriwoth jama masjid gives different type of vintage classic vibes. Although foreigners already took so many pictures already and its all over internet. Im still exploring this area in my point of view. In a different perception. My Instagram @Ravinepz.

Peaceful and soul full.Mughal architecture at it best.

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1650 and 1657. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers. It was originally called Masjid e Jahan Numa, meaning mosque commanding the view of the world. The construction was done under the supervision of Saadullah Khan, during Shah Jahans reign.The Jama Masjid was completed in 1656 The mosque was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on 23 July 1656, on the invitation from Shah Jahan.The iconic mosque is one of the last monuments built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. After the construction of the monument in 1656, it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period.The courtyard can accommodate more than 25000 people. There are three domes on the terrace which are surrounded by the two minarets. On the floor, a total of 899 black borders are marked for worshippers. The architectural plan of Badshahi Masjid built by Shah Jahans son Aurangzeb at Lahore is similar to the Jama Masjid.

MARVELOUS!!!An amazing piece of architecture and history.A beautiful pocket of calm at the heart of Old Delhis mayhem, also known as Masjid-e-Jahan Numa.The marble and red-sandstone structure, known also as the ‘Friday Mosque’There are numerous entrance gates, but only South Gate, East Gate, North Gate allow access to the mosque for visitors.If youre a foreigner, try going here with a guide. Ive seen numerous people trying to rip off foreigners.Worth A Visit.

A sacred place for the Indian people. Same as Indonesian mosque.

Good place to go...On the front of jama Masjid there is very crowd place markets are there, where crowd is very high and not taking any precautions of covid 19.200m walking distance metro available there... That can easily go there

Built in 16th century;By 5000+ workers over a decade:Holds billions of prays and memory;That never ever can fade.Strips of red sandstone and white marble;And 899 black borders on the floor:Can accommodate 25000 plus people;Guarded by 3 domes, 2 minarets and 3 door.

I strongly recommend this place as it will gi e you an experience like never before. Dont worry about the heat as you will still feel cool just like hawa mahal in summers.Do visit the tower and the charge is also just ₹50.

Beautiful Mosque and peace giving place, the whole buiding complex is a great work of Mughal Architect. No need to buy tickets because entry is free here and visit here before sunset for some beautiful picture taking views.

This is beautiful masjid and I respect thatEveryone can visit this pretty place and feel itI went here the day of juma which is come in every Friday of the week ( special day for Muslim)So first of allShoes bahar rakhna pdta hai .. and they charge for itYou can go any corner of this musjidAnd feel vibes And also you can pray here thats it

Nice place to spend a evening. You can buy lots of islamic wearing in cheap rate and high rate as well.

...I want to remind you that these bright etchings which you see all around you are relics of the Qafilas of your forefathers. Do not forget them. Do not forsake them. Live like their worthy inheritors, and, rest assured, that if you do not wish to flee from this scene, nobody can make you flee. Come, today let us pledge that this country is ours, we belong to it and any fundamental decision about its destiny will remain incomplete without our consent...Maulāna Abul Kalām ĀzādSpeech at Jama Masjid.Delhi, 23 October 1947Historic moment in Jama masjid.Delhi Police and CRPF stay stunned outside Gate no 1 while Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad is surrounded by local Muslims and students since Juma namaz. Full force deployed outside to arrest him.The light emanating from the masjid rattles the Hindu state for sure.

Heritage Mosque, Best place to start your experience of Old Delhi.

Get down at Jama Masjid Metro or at Redfort too.Bus stands are also within walking distance.If you are a tourist, best views you can get is during the Sunset time.Its very soothing to see the sun go down the Marvel of the architecture, The Jama Masjid is.I dont think its wheelchair accessible as all the three gates has one floor of stairs leading to the campus.Anyways, sanitation wise its good. You can feel the peace and inner happiness which we generally feel around any religious place.Its the biggest mosque of India and probably if Asia too, so we expect a little bit more sanitation and also the cleaning of the water of the Pond their which is of religious significance for the Muslim community.Shoes, you can carry in your hand inside the campus or if you want you can also deposit the same at the entrance for @ ₹20.Ill suggest the latter as it gives the shoe collector their livelihood.Also, while you are at it, donate some penny to the beggars and let them feel“No one goes empty handed from the gates of Allah Have a Nice day.Enjoy 🤟😍P.S.- Tiktok banana Sakht mana hai😂😂

The roads to reach this place shows you the slum India. The place is well built and you can see Lal Quila from here. The engineering done is very beautiful and the architects from historyhave built a great monument here. Tourist can enter any part and know the culture of Muslims. Tiktok is banned within the campus and no tiktok videos can be made within Jama Masjid. A good place overall to spend few hours in peace.

Built by the same person who built the Taj Mahal this mosque is a marvel of the mughal architecture.Built around 1650 with marbles from all accross India.The design of the mosque rwsembles that of the Badshahi mosque in lahore as it was built on the same principle.The huge structure has a grand view from inside as well.The only issue is the traffic around this place. Authorities have done nothing to control the traffic and it becomes difficult to come here by car anytime other than the morning. It is very near to the New Delhi railway station

Best place to know about the heritage and culture to roam around in old delhi and explore some delicious food

Its so clean.Love this place

The great mosque of Old Delhi is the final architectural extravagance of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. ... The mosque measures 65m by 35m, and its court forms a square of 100m. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour.

Awesome place but little bit crowdy during weekends.

By the way, the best time to visit Delhi Jama Masjid is from October to March. During summer, the temperature of Delhi increases considerably. There is a slight drop in temperature during the monsoon, but rain can hamper your sightseeing.

The place is good . There is no entry fees. This place is always crowded. this place is famous and mostly you will see muslim community people. arround the masjid there is huge Market which is known as Sadar bazar,chwadi bazar,etc.Jama masjid is famous because muslim people come here for their prayer (namaz).This is just in front of RED FORT..mean while there is crossing the way you will see (Choor bazaar).If you are non-Muslims so do visit but dont argue with anyone else. Because different people have different mindset.

A must vist place in delhi if you want to see a beautiful sunset.....but little bit crowdy ...

Jama masjid was built in 17th century but still the structure is in good condition. It is well maintained and its feeling of being spiritual place is also well intact till today. The people around this place are so humble and respectful that nobody ever came to be a rude person to me. The food available nearby jama masjid is just bliss. Its like youll have foodgasm by every single thing you eat there. Its easily accessible buy jama masjid metro, chawari bazar metro and delhi gate metro. You can walk through the old streets of walled city of delhi or can also take erickshaw or normal rickshaw if you want till jama masjid. I totally recommend this place to everybody out there reading this review. Its worth your time and efforts. And dont miss to have qureshi ke kabab if you go there.Im going yo share few photos of jama masjid and also gonna upload few photos of my school trip to jama masjid of 2013.

I was crossing through Jama Masjid on my way to to Nai Sadak and Chawri Bazar. It was really good. But one issue that is cleanliness of the area including Jama Masjid.

A Holy Place To Visit.Make Sure You Remove Your Footwear Before Entering And Dont Keep It With The Guys Who Are Standing At The Gate. They May Fix You A Deal And Later On Theylla Deny What They Said.You Can Simply Take Your Footwear With You And Keep Them Inside.

Jama Masjid of Delhi, Jama Masjid also spelled Jāmiʿ Masjid, Jama Masjid of Delhi also called Masjid-i Jahānnumā, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān, a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture.

It was so exciting to climb on minar and see whole delhi.

If you admire our architecture then this is the place for you.Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosque present in India from Mughal Era.Mughal architecture can be seen here and in front of it the historic Red Fort is situated.You can climb up on Minar of Jama Masjid but reached before sunset and see view of Delhi from height of Jama Masjid.The place of abolution also has a secured chair and it is said one King saw in dream that Prophet Muhammad SAW has performed Wazu there.This is an active mosque 5 times prayer is performed here.You get ample amount of food options around mosque which includes legendary Karims, shahi tukra,chicken fry and many more......Suggestion :Metro connectivity : Voilet lineBe mindfull of wallet and cellphone.Take cash as most of the restaurant do not accepted electronic payments.Wear shoesTake sanitizerNo clean washroom facility apart from metro station

Good place totally awesome to visit I have gone here through my childhood all along my adulthood and I know the place very well but the place gets quite crowded and the COVID 19 social distancing is usually not followed here but people seem to not be afraid of anything here the place closes after maghrib namaz so make your plans accordingly

This is place is amazing. The architecture and the whole atmosphere is amazing.But at times the staff can be very rude and arrogant.

This masjid is located in the center of the city. One needs to wear a head cover n proper body cloths..on Friday n Muslim festivals this is the most crowded place in Delhi. This place needs lots of attention n sanitisation work.oitside this mosque many shops are located where local manufactured goods artifacts are available at cheap rates.

A historical mosque for worship. However, to be visited to witness its architecture and stone craft.

Jama Masjid, an iconic structure of the Islamic architecture was built by Shah Jahan, a prominent Mughal emperor in the capital city of Delhi. This mosque is one of the most visited tourist attractions of Delhi.

Wonderful place...stone flooring without polish adds more to its beauty of an architecture. Presenting both human and natural creation in a perfect manner.

A religious and historical place where you will see the beautiful architecture work done during the mughals empire. And in nearby areas there are some famous hotels were you will get Delhis best and famous non veg items.

Enjoyed the atmosphere there and felt very peaceful listening to the prayers.

If you need positive vibes should visit once in a week .

Beautiful architecture and quite amusing based on the time it was constructed.

Jama Masjid DelhiThe Masjid-i Jehan Numa (lit. the World-reflecting Mosque or Mosque of the Celestial Sphere), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India

Peaceful place. Very interesting place.Historical place. Jama masjid Delhi 110006

One of the most beautiful mosque in India, built during the mughal empire. One of the icon of Delhi.

Maintance Is not good... This is the old masjid there

One the most majestic Mosques in India , Great indo-muslim mughal architecture. Built in 1656 more than 300 years old.Although losing its greatness people selling stuff upto its front gates NO RESPECT for the monument among locals.See for yourself although you can smell history as soon as you enter its courtyard.Very crowded area with no possible parking possible.You can reach here with metro easily. Nearest metro station is JAMA MASJID.RED FORT is at walking distance from ghe mosque also you can try old delhi food in the nearby market.

Very nice place.. must visit place in delhi

It is a big and famous Mosque and historical place old and beautiful building most visiting place located on Main road.

You can visit here by bus also. Its beautiful.

Jama masjid, one of largest mosques in India , is a great example of Mughal architecture. I am not going to talk about its establishment, foundation etc. I know you guys have already searched about its history on Wikipedia. Now , I am sharing with you my own experience. It is very beautiful monument that can attract your eyes even hold it for enough time. You can also find a market in front of it where you can buy cheap clothes, glasses , shoes etc... Its very peaceful place too. Go and visit this place at least one time.

Asias biggest JAMA MASJID.A place to visit for all.

Jama Masjid Built by Shahjahan The Mughal Emperor in between 1650 and 1656. The Jama Masjid is the largest Mosque of Delhi. In Jama Masjid Ladies are not Allowed in the Masjid after Magreeb. The Masjid is located near the Jama Masjid Metro Station. If you are visiting Jama Masjid Go to the Meenar section there is a ticket of Rs. 60 and by standing on the Meenar you can see the Old Delhi- 06 Best view, was not able to capture the moment.

One of the biggest and famous mosque in Delhi 😍Close to Jama masjid metro 🚇 (violetline)architecture is beautiful👌Birds , pigeon and calmness in chaos.Muslim majority destination with other religion people also visiting with family and friends. Negative is maintenance and cleanliness of the surrounding area ! 😏its not clean at all .U have to remove ur shoes before entering to main entrance (bring ur bag with u for safe keeping of ur shoes)50 rupees ticket for entering to main tower from where u will get mesmerizing view of capital city , its best thing of the place do definitely go for tower . U will clearly see Red fort from that height Although stairs of tower is very congested 🤪and u will breathless while climbing upstairs 😵 but its worth it. !Enjoy 🧐

Very calm place in Delhifeels spiritual inside the mosqueevery one should visit

This my favourite placehere is all non veg foods are very delicious& some photos clicked by me

Jama Masjid has been always a loving Place of mine. Vibe inside masjid giving a calm and soothing experience and vice versa outside the Masjid noise of purani Delhi attached you with it. When you look at your empty stomach u find lots and lots of mind blowing taste of veg & non veg.

Mostly great palace. I am proud to be indian

I have no words for this mosque. just i love its

Jama Masjid is among the biggest Mosque in India. The place comes alive during Ramzan Month and Eid period. I visited there during that period last year. Ramzaan special foods and dishes shops open around it during that period. It also remain decorated with lights. On other days visit it to experience beautiful Mughal architecture and calmness and spirituality of the place.

A historical place to visit and going there for evening prayer is the best time. The Azaan (Call For Prayer) and the view of birds going towards their nests is the best feeling to feel.

Beautiful and too much population and insid clean

It is a historical holy site but nothing much to see as its not allowed to enter the mosque. There is no entry fee. It is a walking distance from the nearby Delhi Metro stop. Good to save a maximum of an hour for this visit. The most exciting part of the visit was to stroll through the nearby market.Note: You need to leave your shoe outside.

The vintage mosque!Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India. It is located in Old Delhi. It is located just opposite to the famous Lal Quila or the Red Fort. Shah Jahan built it in 17th century in Delhi. It is also known as Masjid-e-Jahan Numa.The mosque was the result of the efforts of over 5,000 workers, over a period of seven years. Use of white marble, wide stair cases and arched gateways are the hallmark of this popular mosque. The mosque has a vast paved rectangular courtyard, which is nearly 75 m by 66 m. Its courtyard has the capacity to hold nearly 25,000 worshipers. The central courtyard is accessible from the East

Its an amazing place if you love the old delhi vibes and food! You can get literally everything from veg to non veg and at reasonable price.

A place of peace ✌️. Beautiful Mosque or Monument salute to the workers who made this place ❤️.

Jama Masjid market is a food paradise for non veg lover, from 10rs kebab to Karims food everything there is authentic.

Allahatallah give my opportunity to study jumma namaz in Jama masjid. 🕋🤲

Verry Good placeIts Amazing so Beautiful

Wow very awesome place but there in the masjid area women should not allowed.

Worship place for muslims. Located near lal qila and chandni chawk. Made by mughal emperor shahjahan in 1650.

Amazing place but rush..... You can enjoy this place in the evening or in.... Night only ..Coming to the Khan PaanYou can find amazing muslim hotels here ... You canHave veg and non veg with amazing sweeets

A beautiful and robust masterpiece of artwork.Must visit everyone!!

One of the oldest masjid in IndiaPeople of every religion can visit hereLadies are only allowed into the masjid before Maghrib Sala

A very peaceful place, a holy place with an excellent work of ArtThanks to Mughal Era for such kind of Art work Across the India 🇮🇳

A must visit place in New Delhi and One of the largest mosques in India. Its a great historical monument buit by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. It has thee big gates which are amazingly buit. No entry fee is required. Anyone can enter in and watch its marvelous beauty. The main prayer hall is well maintained and clean. It can accommodate thousands of people for prayers (salah). The mosque and surrounding areas become crowded on Fridays and Eid days, thats a wonderful scenery of happiness and prosperity. Its very cool inside the main prayer hall even without Air conditioner. Every wall and pillars are very beautiful with carvings and calligraphy. The mosque become more beautiful in Evenings and Night when the lamps are on. Please keep a bag or plastic cover with you to keep your footwear, because footwear are not allowed inside the mosque which is a worshipping place. Be careful that your voice does not disturb those who pray during prayer times. Its a great space for tourists, photographers, students and history enthusiasts.

Visit 1 month agoThe mosque is located in old Delhi and is very peaceful and beautiful place. Better to go by metro as it is the most crowded place. The local market was colorful and dazzling. Architecture was stunning. Nearby restaurants have tasty mughlai food. Before going inside you have to wrap yourself if you are wearing short dresses and have to remove your footwear as well because this is a holy place. Best part is the amazing view of Delhi from the top of minaret.Must visit this beautiful visit place with family or friends...

Excellent place to visit and enjoy the nearby cheap market

ماشااللہMughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1650 and 1657. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers. It was originally called Masjid e Jahan Numa, meaning mosque commanding the view of the world. The construction was done under the supervision of Saadullah Khan, wazir (or prime minister) during Shah Jahans reign. The cost of the construction at the time was one million Rupees.[1] Shah Jahan also built the Taj Mahal, at Agra and the Red Fort in Old Delhi, which stands opposite the Jama Masjid.The Jama Masjid was completed in 1656 AD (1066 AH).[1] The mosque was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on 23 July 1656, on the invitation from Shah Jahan.[2] About 25,000 people can pray in the courtyard at a time .[3][4] The mosque is commonly called Jama which means Friday.[1]After the British victory in the Revolt of 1857, they confiscated the mosque and stationed their soldiers there. They also wanted to destroy the mosque as an act of punishment to the city. But due to opposition faced, the demolition was not done.[5]The iconic mosque is one of the last monuments built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. After the construction of the monument in 1656, it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period.[citation needed]During 1948, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Asaf Jah VII was asked for a donation of ₹75,000 to repair one-fourth of the mosque floor. The Nizam instead sanctioned ₹3 lakh, stating that the remaining three-fourths of the mosque should not look old.

Great place for marketing and views.Love it 😘

Peace ☮️ ahead

Al things are good except the people who come and bring their ladies and think this is their home.

Best place nice architecture. Surrounding is not clean else 5 star. Lot of street good options near by. Will upload 360 view soon. Must visit. Okay its 5 star place. Gandgi is not in our hand but rating is.

This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.Jama MasjidThe highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone andwhite marble. Travellers can hire robes at the northern gate. This may be the only time you get to dress like a local without feeling like an outsider so make the most of it.Jama Masjid of Delhi, Jama Masjid also spelled Jāmiʿ Masjid, Jama Masjid of Delhi also called Masjid-i Jahānnumā, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān, a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture.Jama Masjid is Delhi’s principal mosque, the place where the city’s Muslims traditionally gather for Friday communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday mosque.” The mosque is near the Red Fort, yet another of Shah Jahān’s buildings. Jama Masjid and its courtyard stand on an outcropping more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area. The longer name, Masjid-i Jahānnumā, translates to “world-reflecting mosque” or “world-displaying mosque.” The mosque was built by a crew of some 5,000 workers. The principal construction material was red sandstone, but some white marble was also used.Jama Masjid is oriented toward the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which lies to the west. An open courtyard facing the eastern gateway of the mosque building is at least 325 feet (99 metres) square and can accommodate 25,000 people. The eastern gateway itself was originally reserved for royal use exclusively. Others used smaller gates on the north and south sides of the building. Two 130-foot (40-metre) minarets mark the northeast and southeast corners of the building. The largest interior space is the prayer hall, 90 × 200 feet (27.4 × 60.96 metres). Above the prayer hall’s entrances are calligraphic inscriptions in Persian. Three large marble domes rise from the prayer hall’s roof.In the 21st century Jama Masjid was the scene of two violent incidents possibly connected with terrorism. In 2006 13 people were injured when two bombs went off in shopping bags left in the courtyard, and in 2010 two people were wounded in an attack by gunmen on a tourist bus parked outside the mosque.