Jama Masjid, Nainital
| Nainital Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Nainital |
| Region | Kumaon division |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
| Territory | Uttarakhand |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Founder | British Era |
| Date established | 1882 |
| Completed | 1902 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1100, people |
| Length | 80ft |
| Width | 120 ft |
| Interior area | 5908 Sqft |
| Height (max) | 69 ft |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Minaret height | 68 ft |
| Site area | 38660 Sqft |
Jama Masjid Nainital was built for Muslim soldiers in the British era[1] army. It was built in 1882 during the British period for the Muslims around Nainital[2] Arabic inscriptions can be seen at the main entrance. It was rebuilt in the year 2004-05[3][4]
Background
[edit]Nainital's Jama Masjid was built in 1865 during the British period. Historian Professor Ajay Rawat said that although this mosque is from the British period, it was renovated in 1996-97. The reason for its renovation was the lack of space here. Due to lack of space, Muslims had to gather outside on the road to offer namaz, which affected traffic. Kishan Negi, who was then the president of the Chamber of Commerce, had a special contribution in its renovation[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Mazumdar, Aurobindo (1993). Indian Press and Freedom Struggle, 1937-42. Orient Longman. ISBN 978-0-86311-326-0.
- ^ Abram, David; Edwards, Nick; Ford, Mike; Jacobs, Daniel; Meghji, Shafik; Sen, Devdan; Thomas, Gavin (2013-10-01). The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides UK. ISBN 978-1-4093-4261-8.
- ^ "Nainital Jama Masjid: अंग्रेजों के जमाने की है जामा मस्जिद, प्रवेश द्वार पर अरबी में शिलालेख!". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ "Home | Uttrakhand Waqf Board". ukwms.org. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Directory of Muslim Educational Institutions in India. Institute of Objective Studies. 2002.