Jamia Masjid Hyderabad, also called the Spanish Mosque or Masjid Iqbal Ud Daula, is a mosque in Begumpet, Hyderabad. Its Moorish Revival design draws on the Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba, with pointed arches and spires in place of the minarets and domes common to many mosques. Inside, look for Quranic calligraphy and an octagonal dome above the entrance porch. Stone masonry at basement level and brickwork above are among the details to notice. The mosque offers a quiet place for prayer amid a busy neighbourhood.
A Moorish design in Begumpet
Jamia Masjid Hyderabad is also known as the Spanish Mosque, Masjid Iqbal Ud Daula and Jamia Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet. It stands within Paigah Palace in Begumpet and is managed by the heirs of Paigah Amir Sir Vicar ul Umra.
Its Moorish Revival style was inspired by the Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba. Pointed arches and spires give the building a different profile from mosques with conventional minarets and domes. The spires are a defining feature of its exterior.
Details to notice inside
Inside, look for Moorish arches and Quranic verses in calligraphy. An octagonal dome sits above the entrance porch. The main roof is described as pointed, with two truncated octagonal pyramids set one above the other and octagonal domes between them.
The building combines stone masonry in lime mortar up to basement level with brick masonry above ground. Perforated screens appear on the domes, while jack-arch roofs are another part of its construction. Its layout has no courtyard or ablution tank.
FAQ
Where is Jamia Masjid Hyderabad?
It is in Begumpet, Hyderabad, within Paigah Palace. The address is Lane Number 2, Indian Airlines Colony, Prakash Nagar.
Why is it called the Spanish Mosque?
Its Moorish Revival architecture was inspired by the Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba in Spain.
What should I look for inside the mosque?
Notice the Moorish arches, Quranic calligraphy and octagonal dome above the entrance porch.
When are the prayer times mentioned for visiting?
The listed times are 1:15 PM for Zohar and 2 PM for Juma.
