Jama Mosque, Bhilai
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Jama Masjid, Bhilai is one of the largest mosques in Chhattisgarh, India, and also in Asia with a capacity to accommodate more than 3000 worshippers at a time. It is the first mosque in the world to be built in the shape of the word "Ya Allah" in Arabic script. It took three years for the construction of the mosque which was completed in 1967.
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Jama Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Location | |
Location | Bhilai, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India |
Geographic coordinates | 21°12′05.1″N 81°21′00.2″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Khairuddin Ahmad Siddiqui |
Type | Mosque |
Groundbreaking | 1964 |
Completed | 1967 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 3,000 worshipers |
Length | 36 meters |
Width | 30 meters |
Height (max) | 18 meters |
Dome height (outer) | 5 meters |
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