Jama Masjid, Srinagar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jamia Masjid جامع مسجد سرینگر
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Location
Location	Srinagar
Architecture
Architectural type	Mosque
Specifications
Capacity	33,333
Length	120 metres (390 ft)
Width	120 metres (390 ft)

Jama Masjid Mosque is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir. The Jama Masjid of Srinagar is at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar shah kashmiri shahmiri in 1394 AD Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin got the mosque extended the masurement of masjid is 381 ft by 384 ft built in area of 1,46,000 sqf The attractions of the Jama Masjid with is unique architecture,has mejistic courtyard and 378 wooden Deodar pillars supporting wooden ceiling with 346 pillars of 21 feet in height and 5 feet in girth and 32 pillars with 48 feet in height and 6 feet in girth. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle of the old bazaars around it. The masjid has a fountain also measurement of 33 feet by 34 feet which is also used for wadu (ablution) Thousands of Muslims assemble at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers. This Jama Masjid of Kashmir, has seen a number of destructions till date. It got ruined thrice in fire and was reconstructed every time. The last restoration was carried out during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh.

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  The courtyard of the Jama Masjid, Srinagar. Hari Parbat is visible in the background.

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  Part of the prayer hall inside the Mosque

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  The eastern façade of the mosque

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  Plaque of Jamia Masjid