(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Jamia Mosque is the biggest and important mosque in Kashmir. It is situated at Nowhatta, Srinagar, in the middle of the old city and was built in 1400 AD. This mosque was built by Sultan Sikander, later expanded by his son, Zain-ul-Abideen.The area extends up to 384 feet by 381 feet and can accommodate more than 33,333 people offering prayer at one time. There is a perfectly square garden in the middle and the mosque is surrounded by wide lanes on all the four sides. At the peak, about 100,000 people offer prayerstogether.the Jamia mosque principal features are the 4 Minars, covered by pyramidal roofs. The compound is divided by two paths, similar to the pattern of Mughal gardens. There are 370 wooden pillars in it. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it. The attractions of this mosque include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard with fountain.
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