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| The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:37pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
Photographer Hashim Ahmad Hakeem travelled across the Indian city of Delhi to capture what he describes as its forgotten heritage with pictures of mosques that have fallen into disrepair.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:38pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
The Begumpur mosque is based on a design by Iranian architect Zahir al-Din al-Jayush. The large courtyard is bounded by cloisters and a prayer hall.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:39pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
Some of the 64 domes have collapsed, and others are cracked and holed.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:42pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
The Mohammadwali mosque was built during the Lodi period (1451-1526).
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:43pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
Hakeem says that some Muslims in the city would like all the heritage mosques to be open for prayers.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:44pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
The Jamali Kamali mosque and tomb in the Archaeological Survey of India park at Mehrauli, south-west Delhi.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:45pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
The mihrab, the niche in one of the walls indicating the direction of Mecca that worshippers face.
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by smemud(m): 12:46pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
Construction of the mosque and tomb dates back to the 16th Century. The central arch is decorated with inscriptions from the Koran. Share this story About sharing
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| Re: The Forgotten Mosques Of Delhi by maclatunji: 8:04am On Apr 17, 2015 |
Why are these mosques closed? |
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