Top 7 Mosques To Visit In Delhi For Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023

Ramadan season is coming to a close with Eid-Ul-Fitr to be celebrated at the end of the week. It was a month full of Iftar parties, a warm feeling of togetherness and family gatherings. We hope you have had a gala time devouring scrumptious Iftar meals with your near and dear ones. Now it's time to gear up for Eid 2023. And if you are a history-lover and an admirer of art and culture we would surely ask you to bookmark these mosques in Delhi which will make a glorious visual treat to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr.

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Mosques in Delhi

Top 7 Mosques To Visit For A Cultural Experience

1. Jama Masjid

One of the most resplendent gifts of Shah Jahan to the capital, Jama Masjid, is one of the largest mosques in the country. It is located opposite the Red Fort in Old Delhi City. It has two minarets, four angle towers, and three gateways all of which have intricate detailing. It also has verses inscribed from the Holy Quran.

2. Fatehpuri Masjid

Located at the westernmost end of Chandni Chowk, this mosque was built by Fatehpuri Begum in the 16th century. This mosque is built in red stone and has a beautiful dome with fine designs and towering minarets. It also has a prayer hall inside.

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3. Jamali Kamali Mosque And Tomb

The construction of this mosque was completed in 1536 during Humayun's dynasty. The area of this monument includes two structures; one is the tomb and the other is the mosque. Hence the name Jamali Kamali. A Sufi saint Jalal Khan who was also called Jamali died during the battle of Panipat in 1526. The tomb was constructed in his memory.

4. Nizam-Ud-Din Dargah

Nizamudin Dargah was built as a tomb for the famous Sufi saint Nizam-ud-din Auliya and is one of the most renowned places to visit. The beautiful tomb is decorated with jalis, marble arches, archways and courtyards.

5. Khirki Masjid

The name is given to the mosque because of the numerous windows or khirkis present. The khirkis in the walls are closed by heavy sandstone grills. The mosque was built in the 13th century by Junan Shah who was the prime minister of Feroz Shah Tughlaq.

6. Moth Ki Masjid

This mosque is also known as 'the mosque from lentil' and is located in the Southern part of Delhi. It was built by Wazir Miya Bhoiya during the Sikander Lodi rule. The story behind the mosque's lentil reference is that Sikander Lodi gifted a lentil plant to his wazir who planted the plant which bore lentils. They multiplied and he sold all the lentils in return for a large sum of money which he then used to build the mosque.

7. Quwwat-Ul-Islam

Also known as Qutub mosque, this mosque was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in the 11th century. This mosque is also known as the 'Friday Mosque' or 'Jami Masjid' and is located in the Qutub Minar area.

Visit these mosques on the festive occasion of Eid

This Eid 2023, do visit these mosques for a culturally rich experience.

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