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Jawab Masjid inside
Taj Mahal
, Agra, is a red stone
mosque basically made for aesthetic appeal. Ashe mosque faces east,
prayers are not offered here. It is identical to the mosque, which is on
the left of the Taj. Jawab Masjid is known as a 'jawab' or an answer to
the mosque and hence the name.
Jawab Masjid was built to maintain symmetry. To the left of the Taj is a
mosque made up of red sandstone. It is a common practice to build a mosque
next to a tomb, as it sanctifies the area and provides for a place of
worship. This mosque is still used for Friday prayers.