The Jama Masjid in Kashmir is one of the important mosques of the valley.
The
Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the
old city. An important mosque in Srinagar, it was built by Sultan
Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin
got the mosque extended. The attractions of the Jama 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. This Jama Masjid of Kashmir, India 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.
