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Caption: Eid Mubarak Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
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Caption: Last week, #OYOexplorer reached the heritage streets of Chandni Chowk in #Delhi leading to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.
Here are some quick shots from Ramadan traditions and festivities around Eid-Ul-Fitr that added a rustic, cultural vibe in the otherwise face-paced atmosphere of India's capital city.
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Caption: Jama Masjid was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. It was originally named Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa meaning 'mosque commanding view of the world'.
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Caption: The masjid is about 261 feet long and 90 feet wide.
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Caption: The central courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 people.
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Caption: Woman offering Namaz inside Jama Masjid
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Caption: There are 4 minarets inside the mosque each standing tall at about 40 meters height.
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Caption: #secret tip:
You can climb up these minarets to have a breathtaking view of the entire #city.
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Caption: Rain doubled the excitement of kids during Eid celebrations
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Caption: Iftar - evening meal to end daily Ramadan fast
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Caption: #iftar is taken immediately after the evening prayer time which on this day started exactly during the sunset at 7:20pm.
This is the first meal comprising fruits, dates and a snack eaten in the whole day after a dedicated fast in which people don't drink water as well.
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Caption: Star lit sky and a view of decorated entrance gate
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Caption: Jama Masjid is a historical landmark of Delhi and surrounded by some of the oldest and most fascinating shopping and street food options perfect for an adventurous traveller.
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