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he Masjid-i Jahān-Numā (Persian: مسجد جھان نما, Devanagari: मस्जिद झान नुमा, the 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid (Hindi: जामा मस्जिद, Urdu: جامع مسجد) of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1628 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, the Chawri Bazar Road.

The later name, Jama Masjid, is a reference to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, Jummah, which are usually done at a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jāmi' masjid". The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. The mosque also houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including an antique copy of the Qur'an written on deer skin.

A visit to Delhi is not complete without absorbing the bustling, but serene, atmosphere in and around the Jama Masjid mosque in Old Delhi. Don't forget to climb the minaret for a magnificent view, albeit a bit smoggy ;-)

What an amazing place. Right in the center of Delhi's craziness here is a moment of calm and beauty.  You do have to pay if you want to bring in a camera, so if you don't intend on taking pictures leave the camera in your bag.

the view from up above..the minar is awesome...chkout delhi from high!!
nice place with excellent open spaces..peaceful serene and mouthwatering dishes available nearby!!