New Delhi: India is a country of diversity where people from all religions are living happily.So does the Muslims. It is evident by the fact that India has the largest numbers of mosques, which is over 3 lakhs.There are many mosques where faithful go for prayers. However some of the mosques are famous for their architectural beauty. Here are 10 holy mosques that also have great historical and spiritual significance:1. Jama MasjidThe Masjid-i Jahān-Numā , commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. Construction began in 1650 and was completed in 1656. It lies at the beginning of the Chawri Bazar Road, a very busy central street of Old Delhi. The later name, Jama Masjid, refers to the weekly Friday noon congregation prayers of Muslims, Jummah, which are usually done in a mosque, the "congregational mosque" or "jāma masjid". The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. The mosque also houses several relics in a closet in the north gate, including an antique copy of the Qur'an written on deer skin.2. Ajmer Sharif DargahThe Ajmer Sharif or the Holy Dargah is dedicated to Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi saint who did a lot of good work for the downtrodden in Ajmer and areas around it. This Dargah is now a standing example of communal harmony in our secular country. It is one of the mosques in India where both Hindus and Muslims flock in. The silver gates of the Holy Dargah in the city of Ajmer is open to everyone irrespective of their religion, caste or social status. There is a huge metal pot in the Dargah in which people throw their offering to the saint and it goes in service of society. 3. Haji AliNo it is not just a station in Mumbai; it is one of the most famous mosques in India primarily because of its location. It is situated literally at the heart of the Island city of Mumbai that is in the middle of the sea. You will see people belonging to all communities paying respects in this mosque. More than 80,000 devotess come in this Dargah to take the blessing of the saint. The saying goes that whatever 'mannat' (wish) you ask for in Haji Ali will always be answered. 4. Salim ChistiThe wish-fulfilling shrine of Salim Chisti is the mosque that gave an Emperor an heir and the a nation its new king. It is fabled that Akbar the Great had no son for a long time. He walked to the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti to pray for a son. After that, a boy was born to his favourite queen Jodha Bai. He named his son after the saint Salim (later known as Jahangir). This shine still exists in Fatehpur Sikri and millions go there with a prayer on their lips. 5. Moti MasjidIt is one of the few mosques in history that was built by a woman. Sikandar Jehan Begum was a sprawling trendsetter for the clans of liberated Muslim women who have come from Bhopal. The Moti Masjid may not be the largest or the grandest mosque in India, but it is special by virtue of its history. The architecture of the mosque is typical of its time with white minarets and exquisite marble work.6. Cheraman Juma MasjidThis mosque is in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk in Kerala. The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar. It is believed that this mosque was first renovated and reconstructed in the 11th century AD. Many non-Muslims conduct initiation ceremonies to the world of letters of their children here.7. Hazratbal ShrineThe Hazratbal Shrine is in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It contains a relic, the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name of the shrine comes from the Arabic word Hazrat, meaning holy or majestic, and the Kashmiri word bal, meaning hair. The shrine is situated on the left bank of the Dal Lake, Srinagar and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine.8. Adhai-din ka JhonpraThis one is one of most beautiful mosques in India. It can be listed at the top of any list. This mosque has a granite-white front with two tiny cupolas at the top of it, and it encloses two massive black minarets on any face of it. It is believed that any wish you pray near to this mosque with pure thoughts in mind, that wish comes true. It is experienced by large quantity of people. They are still going there just to show their respect towards God and to prove their sacred behavior.9. Jamali Kamali TombMosques are famous for their wonderful construction. The great example of beautifulness of any mosque is Jamali Kamali Tomb. It has freshly been mended by INTACH, which is an independent artistic association. The name “Jamali” is the assumed name of the Sufi saint Shaikh Fazlullah. This mosque can surely fulfill all your wishes to watch a beautiful place. Once you visit this mosque, you will wish to revisit this place. This is more important as it reveals the true affection of people towards any mosque.10. Taj-ul-MasjidThe most striking construction in Bhopal is named as Taj-ul-Masjid, which is one of the biggest as well as most well-designed Muslim mosques available in India. The structure actually presents an extravagant scene and is significance attractive obeisance too. Its pink front elevation is crowned by two enormous white-domed minarets positioning upwards to the universe, just like if looking for its blessings.
