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Km west of the Red Fort is a magnificent Jama Masjid made of red sandstone
and marble. It is India's largest mosque and the last architectural
work of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In one corner of this mosque,
foot prints of Prophet Mohammed is installed in marble. Three sets ojf
board steps lead to, double storey gateways and a magnificent courtyard
with an ablution tank in the center. The entire space is enclosed
by pillared corridors with domed pavilions in each corner. Thousands
gather to pray on all Fridays at this courtyard, so the mosque is called
the Friday mosque. 5,000 laborers were employed for six years to
complete its work in 1656.
Visit Daily 7-5 for Muslims On Friday non - Muslims may
visit from 30 minutes after sunrise until 12.20 PM, 1.45 PM until 20 minutes
before asar (afternoon prayer).
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Km west of the Red Fort is a magnificent Jama Masjid made of red sandstone
and marble. It is India's largest mosque and the last architectural
work of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In one corner of this mosque,
foot prints of Prophet Mohammed is installed in marble. Three sets ojf
board steps lead to, double storey gateways and a magnificent courtyard
with an ablution tank in the center. The entire space is enclosed
by pillared corridors with domed pavilions in each corner. Thousands
gather to pray on all Fridays at this courtyard, so the mosque is called
the Friday mosque. 5,000 laborers were employed for six years to
complete its work in 1656. 
