The Moorish Mosque, Kapurthala City

One of the most awe inspiring structure of the ancient times, "The Moorish Mosque, Kapurthala City" in Punjab was erected by the royal King of the region "Jagatjit Singh" in 1930. The Moorish Mosque of the Kapurthala city is an architectural wonder of the by gone days of the golden era. The last King of the city Shri Jagatjit Singh had hired a French architect to construct the lavish building.

Modeled after the Qutbiya Mosque of Marakesh in Moracco, the sprawling building of "The Moorish Mosque" is an important landmark of the ancient city of Kapurthala. The Moorish Mosque attracts several tourist from far and near the area. Amidst the picturesque landscape of the ancient city of Kapurthala, the giant historical structure stands tall with its majestic and over empowering structure.

Apart from the religious significance, the structure draws the attention of every passerby and tourist who are absolutely overwhelmed by the splendid monument. The dome of the Moorish Mosque of Kapurthala was elaborately adorned with exquisite and elegant designs by the artists of the Mayo School of Arts in Lahore. The clean and pleasant surrounding of the mosque is a symbol of purity and sanctity which fills the devotees with an wonderful feeling of being one with the Supreme Being.

The Moorish Mosque of the city wears a colorful look during the days of the festivals. The sprawling gardens of the giant structure are decorated with colorful lights which adds to the beauty of the ancient monument. People flock to the Mosque to offer prayers and seek divine blessings for eternal happiness.