Jama Masjid
At the venerable Jama Masjid, a historic 17th-century mosque nestled within the old city, a sizable assembly congregated for the morning prayers, engaging in warm exchanges and embraces
[…]Shahi Imams of the Mughal-era mosque in the national capital have been known to root for communal harmony and peace, however, controversies have often followed them through the years; Syed Shaban Bukhari will have to do his best to steer clear of them
[…]Notice regarding the restriction of women to enter the mosque appeared outside the three main entry gates
[…]With its spectacular terrace views overlooking the majestic domes of the iconic Jama Masjid, Café Gumbad gives the Delhiites the much-awaited rooftop experience at the heart of Chandni Chowk
[…]For those who live in Chandni Chowk, communal harmony is a lived experience, as places of worship share the same space, sometimes the same architectural aesthetic. On Independence Day, everybody gets a chance to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood
[…]Even today, when few people remember that Old Delhi was once the seat of power and called Shahjahanabad, its monuments are a reminder of the era of the Mughals
[…]Panic among the crowd at the religious monument punctured the traffic flow in the narrow streets of old Delhi
[…]The one-of-a-kind market that was once run by women for women, has been falling to pieces with neglect over time. One of the oldest markets in the walled city is screaming for attention, but authorities continue to look the other way
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