Indo Islamic Heritage
The mosque is located in Old Town, Bharuch, close to Bharuch Fort and the Narmada riverfront. Bharuch Bus Stand is approximately 1.5 km away, while Bharuch Junction Railway Station is approximately 2 km away. The nearest major airport is Vadodara Airport, approximately 75 km from Bharuch; Surat Airport is also a nearby alternative.
Jumma Mosque is a historic congregational mosque located at MXRJ+QR5, Old Town, Bharuch, Gujarat 392001. It is believed to date to the 14th century, around the beginning of the 1300s, and is situated on the hilltop/base of Bharuch Fort. The mosque is particularly notable for its Indo-Islamic architectural character, including a pillared prayer hall with 48 carved pillars, three large domes and ten smaller domes. The Gujarat government describes it as having been constructed using material from an ancient Jain temple, while historical and archaeological records identify the monument as an important example of early Islamic architecture in Bharuch. It is a Monument of National Importance and remains an active place of worship.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Old Town, Bharuch, Gujarat 392001
Country: India
State: Gujarat
District: Bharuch
Pincode: 392001
Longitude: 72.983° E
Latitude: 21.692° N