| Shahi Eidgah Mosque | |
|---|---|
شاہی عیدگاہ مسجد | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Sunni |
| Active | |
| Location | |
| Location | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
 Interactive map of Shahi Eidgah Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 27°30′30″N 77°41′00″E / 27.50833°N 77.68333°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Aurangzeb |
| Groundbreaking | 1670 |
| Completed | 1670 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 3 |
| Materials | Red sandstone |
Shahi Eidgah Mosque is a 17th-century mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, built under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1670. It stands adjacent to the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, a site revered as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.[1][2][3]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The Shahi Eidgah is a three-domed structure exemplifying Mughal architectural style, characterised by its open prayer area suitable for large gatherings during Eid prayers.[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Aswani, Tarushi (1 October 2025). "Non-Locals Asked for Aadhaar Cards, Denied Entry at Mathura's Shahi Eidgah Mosque". The Wire. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ↑ Bajpai, Namita (2025-07-04). "Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Allahabad HC rejects plea to declare Shahi Idgah Mosque as 'disputed structure'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ↑ "Allahabad HC Adjourns Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Eidgah Mosque Case". Clarion India. 2026-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ↑ Salam, Ziya Us (2023-12-19). "Why has a survey been approved at the Shahi Idgah? | Explained". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-22.