At 1.5 km from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Jama Masjid, also known as Friday Mosque, is the oldest mosque in Mumbai situated at the renowned Sheikh Memon Street near Crawford Market. This is the largest mosque in Mumbai and one of the popular pilgrimage places to visit in Mumbai. It is said that the Jama Masjid was first situated near Dongri and was later moved to somewhere near the Crawford market. In 1770 CE, the mosque was destroyed by Governor William Hornby. In the 18th century, a large tank (water reservoir) was situated at this site in gardens belonging to a Konkani Muslim merchant. He agreed to the erection of a mosque at this site on condition that the tank was preserved intact in 1775 CE. The structure of the present Jama Masjid was started in 1775 CE and the construction was completed in the year 1802 CE. The Masjid is a quadrangular building of brick and stone encirc... अधिक पढ़ें