Jama Masjid Mumbai Mumbai
About
One of the largest and most historic mosques in Mumbai, Jama Masjid features impressive Indo-Islamic architecture with towering minarets and a spacious courtyard that accommodates thousands of worshippers during Friday prayers.
Basic Information
Timings
5:00 AM - 9:30 PM (non-Muslims should avoid prayer times)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Walk from CST station or Masjid Bunder station on Central/Harbour Line, about 10 minutes through the Pydhonie area
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Masjid Bunder (0.7 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Jama Masjid Mumbai
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Jama Masjid Mumbai
History
Built in the early 19th century, the mosque has been a spiritual anchor for Mumbai's Muslim community for over 200 years. Its architecture reflects Mughal and Indo-Islamic design traditions, and the surrounding Pydhonie and Bhendi Bazaar areas have long been centres of Islamic scholarship and commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:30 PM (non-Muslims should avoid prayer times)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The Friday congregation is one of the largest in Maharashtra
Beautiful Arabic calligraphy adorns the interior walls and mihrab
The surrounding Mohammed Ali Road is famous for its Ramadan food stalls
Non-Muslim visitors should visit outside the five daily prayer times
Dress modestly, cover your head and remove shoes before entering
Visit Mohammed Ali Road nearby during Ramadan for the famous street food
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