Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

Jamia Masjid
جامع مسجد سرینگر
Basic information
Location Srinagar
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Completed ...
Specifications
Capacity 33,333
Length 120 metres (390 ft)
Width 120 metres (390 ft)
Dome(s) ..
Minaret(s) ..
Minaret height ..

Jamia Masjid (Urdu;جامع مسجد سرینگر) is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Jamia Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD under the order by Mir Mohmmad Hamadani son of Shah hamdan[1][2] Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin got the mosque extended. The attractions of the Jamia Masjid of Srinagar, Kashmir include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard and 370 wooden pillars. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle of the old bazaars around it. Thousands of Muslims assemble at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers.

Damage caused by fire

Jamia Masjid of Srinagar has been subject to much destruction till date. This mosque was damaged thrice by fire. The damaged portions were restored after every disaster. The latest restoration work was carried out under the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh.

Legacy

Jamia Masjid is known as one of the sacred mosques in India. Composed of 370 pillars of wood, Jamia Masjid symbolizes one of the best architectural specimen which survived the ravages of time ever since it was constructed in the valley of Jammu and Kashmir. The area of Jamia Masjid extends up to an area of 384 feet by 381 feet. This spacious mosque holds a capacity to accommodate more than 33,333 people offering prayer at a time. However, there is a perfectly square garden in the middle and the mosque is surrounded by wide lanes on all the four sides. At the peak, about 100,000 people offer prayers together.[3] Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is religious clerk and head priest (imam) of this mosque. This mosque is often subject to political activities. Processions have been held after Friday prayers outside this mosque from past couple of years.

See also

References

  1. ↑ tazka jhangari
  2. ↑ About Masjid
  3. ↑ Area



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