Moti Masjid : Pearl mosque of Agra

Shivam Choudhary
2 min readMar 31, 2018

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In this HTR blog I will write about the Moti masjid Agra.A thousand number of tourist from the world visit the city every year to witness the famous travel spots of agra like Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb Agra, Mussaman Burj. Agra is also a place with rich heritage of cultural goods.The famous markets of Agra offer vary colllection of Soveniers.

1.Best time to visit Moti Masjid Agra:

The opening hours of Moti Masjid is from 5:30 morning to 6 Pm in the evening.The code of moti masjid agra is it remain open from sunrise to sunset.

2.Location of Moti Masjid Agra:

The Moti masjid is located in the vicinity of Diwan e Aam complex inside Agra Fort.The Taj Mahal is also nearby you will found cabs and rickshaw to reach nearby.Inside the fort you have to go masjid by foot.

3.Unique point of Moti Masjid Agra:

The base of the mosque is sloping.As the example of fine architect there are crafted three domes.The mosque is on the bank vicinity of Yamuna River.The three step architect made this Moti masjid of agra different.The interior of masjid is well decorated with the marble craft.A seprate hall is there for the prayer of womens.

4.Cost of Tickets:

The mosque does not have a separate entry fee. Tourists have to pay 20 INR (for Indians) or
750 INR (for foreigners) to enter the fort.

Arranged in the premises of the Red Fort in Agra, the awe inspiring structural ponder was built in the vicinity of 1648 and 1654. The plan and improvement of this mosque delightfully delineates the astounding taste of sovereign. He was an admirer of white marbles and this Masjid was worked in unadulterated white marble, consequently the name Moti (which means Pearl). The building plan of the mosque takes after the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.

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