Fatehpuri Masjid is a famous mosque situated in Chandni Chowk Delhi. It is beautifully made and is an age-old mosque, which is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Tourist visited the Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi in their Sightseeing tour of Delhi.
Overview of Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi:
Faethpuri Masjid is situated on the opposite side of Red Fort and is a beautiful mosque built with red sandstone.
The mosque and the area around lits up during festivals like Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Zuha.
Today the biggest spice market of Asia of Khari Baoli is situated around this mosque.
Brief History of Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi:
Fatehpuri Masjid of Delhi was built by one of the wives of Shah Jahan in the year 1650. She was from Fatehpur. It was bought by Rai Lala Chunnamal from the British. Later British government bought it back and opened it for Muslims.
Tourist attraction around Fatehpuri Masjid:
The heritage Monument of Red Fort Delhi was built by Shah Jahan during his reign in Delhi. It is built with red sandstone. It is the place where Prime Minister of India hoist flag every year on 15th August. Also in the evening a sound and light show is held for tourists visiting the Red Fort.
Jama Masjid was another monument built by Shah Jahan. It was built in 6 years. It is the biggest mosque of Delhi and can hold 25,000 pilgrims at a time. It's construction started in 1650 AD and ended in 1656 AD.
How to reach to Fatehpuri Masjid:
Fatehpuri Masjid is situated in busy and crowded area of Chandni Chowk Delhi. The are of Chandni Chowk is visited by many tourists every day and hence is well connected with other parts of Delhi. Here is how to reach Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi:
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk Metro Station
Distance from Old Delhi Railway Station: 1 Km
Distance from IGI Airport: 19 Kms
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Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
Best time to visit Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi is during Eid festivals or during the evening prayer time.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time) details:
Fatehpuri Masjid remains open from morning to evening time. Entry is free.
Location of Fatehpuri Masjid:
Fatehpuri Mosque of Delhi is located on Khari Baoli Road in Chandni Chowk Delhi.
Shopping places around Fatehpuri Masjid Delhi:
Fatehpuri Masjid is situated in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, which is famous for shopping market place. There are clothes market, accessories markets and food markets where tourists can shop and buy traditional Indian things.
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