About Juma Masjid
Juma Masjid is a prominent congregational mosque located in Junglighat, a central locality of Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It serves as the main Friday mosque for the local Muslim community. The mosque features a white facade, domes and minarets typical of Islamic architecture. Situated close to Junglighat Jetty and the city centre, it is a well-known religious landmark and community gathering place in South Andaman.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a functioning congregational mosque in a busy urban neighbourhood of Junglighat. The exterior shows white-painted walls, domes and minarets, with a spacious prayer hall inside. The surroundings are residential and commercial with easy road access. Visitors can view the architecture from outside, observe daily community activity, and experience a calm religious environment. Access to the interior is primarily for worshippers, especially during prayer times.
Key highlights
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Principal Friday congregational mosque of Junglighat in Sri Vijaya Puram
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Distinct white domes and minarets visible in the Junglighat townscape
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Central community gathering place for daily and Eid prayers
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Located close to Junglighat Jetty and city centre for easy access
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Long-standing religious landmark for the local Muslim community