Summary
The Spanish Mosque (also known as Masjid Iqbal Ud Daula or Jam e Masjid "Aiwan-E-Begumpet") is a mosque within the Paigah Palace, Begumpet, Hyderabad, India.[1][2]
| Spanish Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Festivals | Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha Milad un nabi |
| Location | |
| Location | Indian Airlines Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad, India 500016 |
| State | Telangana |
  Shown within Telangana | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°26′38″N 78°28′21″E / 17.443811°N 78.472616°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Moorish |
| Founder | Nawab Mohammed Fazaluddin Khan, Iqbal Ud Daula, Sir Viqar-ul-Umra later Nawab Sultan Ul Mulk Bahadur |
| Completed | 1906 |
History edit
The construction of the mosque was started by the fifth Paigah Amir, H.E. Nawab Mohammed Fazaluddin Khan, Iqbal Ud Daula, Sir Viqar-ul-Umra in 1900 (due to his sudden demise in 1902) and completed by his heir and elder son H.E Nawab Sultan Ul Mulk Bahadur, VI Amir of Paigah through Princess Jahandarunissa Begum, Lady Vicar Ul Umra, After his return from Spain, as he was very much inspired by the Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba. The exterior and interior of the Spanish Mosque are mostly similar to the Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba in Spain and Jama Masjid Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. It shows state-of-the-art interiors and architecture.[3][4]
It is also known as the Mosque of the Moors, due to its unique Hispanic (Moorish) style of architecture and is said to be one-of-its-kind in India. The stand-out feature is the spires instead of the usual minarets or domes; they give this mosque a church-like appearance. Right for the inception this mosque is maintained and managed by the heirs of Paigah Amir Sir Viqar-ul-Umra.[5][6]
Features edit
The mosque is also known by the local Muslim community as Masjid Iqbal Ud-Daula, Masjid Aiwan-e-Begumpet. It can accommodate 3000 worshipers at once.[7] The Spanish Mosque is very well known and is considered as a landmark mosque for the Secunderabad Muslim community. The Mosque is maintained by the Trustee of the mosque and a part of the Paigah family, Mr. Faiz Khan.
Conservation edit
The Spanish Mosque is a declared heritage site by ASI and is under discussion for the consideration of UNESCO Asia Pacific Merit.[3][4][8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Barooah, Jahnabi (23 July 2012). "Ramadan around the World in pictures". Huffington Post. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Spanish Mosque, Begumpet, Hyderabad". Hyderabad Post. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Masjid Iqbal-Ud-Daula - Begumpet, Hyderabad". Flickr - Photo Sharing!.
- ^ a b "beautiful mosque in the heart of Begumpet". The Times Of India.
- ^ "ANDHRA PRADESH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OFFICIAL WEBSITE". www.tourisminap.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2008.
- ^ "The Spanish Mosque in Hyderabad". Paper Planes. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Grand Spanish mosque is Hyderabad's lesser known icon". www.awazthevoice.in. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Mosque in Secunderabad". Flickr - Photo Sharing!. 11 February 2004.
External links edit
- The Wondrous Spanish Mosque of Hyderabad
- Khan, Azgar (18 June 2006). "Masjid Iqbal-Ud-Daula - Begumpet, Hyderabad | This is where …". Flickr. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- Archive (19 August 2010). "Archive News". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- Archive (21 August 2010). "Archive News". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 August 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2017.