Major Mosques of Agra

Agra is one of the best places for tourism. It is a great place to enjoy with family and friends. We keep planning the trips for family, friends, and acquaintances. Once we were on same day Agra tour by car and Guides started telling us about the various mosques of Agra on seeing our elderly family members. So let's talk a little about the major mosques of Agra.

Jama Masjid

It was built by Shah Jahan’s daughter Jahanara Begum. It is located opposite the Agra Fort. Isn’t it amazing that in the Fort, where they used to reside and there was a Mosque to worship just in front of the house? How do you feel if you get an opportunity to visit the religious place of your interest which is just so near you? It is also called as Jama Masjid or Friday mosque. It is a very big mosque. People come from for areas to see this and ask for wishes. There is blue color on the ceilings of the mosque. There is a big market around the area. It is an ideal destination for you if you wish to do some shopping also.

These cloisters have arches which are supported by pillars. There is an inverted Lotus on the top. The bulbous domes have narrow zigzag shapes made up of white marble with alternated by broad bands of Red Stone. It also has a beautiful fountain with 4 kiosks in its corners. The mountain is in the centre of the courtyard.

The Moti Masjid

The Moti Masjid was also built by Shah Jahan. The literal translation of Moti Masjid is Pearl mosque. It is located on the ground which has slopes from the direction of east to west to the north of Deewan-e-Aam complex. This Diwan-a-Aam complex is in Agra Fort. There are side pockets and address sessions along with the main century facade which goes beyond it. On the roof of the century, there are bulbous domes which are made up of white marble and they are standing on the red sandstone walls.

Meena Masjid

Meena Masjid is also called as the heavenly mosque. It was also built by Shah Jahan only. It is situated near Diwan-i-Khas in Agra Fort. This small mosque is off white my marble completely just like the Taj Mahal. Meena Masjid was personally used by Shah Jahan. There is a small open Chord in front of the prayer chamber. The prayer chamber has 3 arches. This Mosque is the simplest one 12 without any architectural ornamentation. There are high walls around the mosque.

Nagina Masjid

Nagina Masjid was built in Agra Fort. Nagina Masjid was also built by Shah Jahan. The other name given to Nagina Masjid is the gem mosque or the Jewel mosque. This Mosque is also made up of pure white marble. There is a beautifully designed prayer chamber inside it. This Mosque also does not have lots of ornamentation or decoration. It looks decent. There is 3 Base in the mosque and you can identify them with the help of pillows supporting the arches. This Mosque was built to permit the women of the family worshipped there. There is a luxury market called Meena Bazaar welcoming back from the mosque.

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