<P> On June 06 2006 , two explosions occurred in the courtyard of Jama Masjid , a 17th - century mosque in Old Delhi ( India ) . The first blast took place at 17 : 26 local time right in the middle of the courtyard next to Wazoo Khana which comprises a pond where worshipers wash their hands and feet before offering prayers , and the second a few meters away seven minutes later . At least thirteen people were injured in the blasts . The blasts took place just before the time of Azaan . The explosives were reportedly carried in plastic bags . There were around 1000 people in the mosque at the time of blasts as the day happened to be Friday , considered holy by the Muslims as well as being the first Friday after Milad un Nabi , Prophet Muhammad 's birthday . The explosions did not cause any damage to the mosque . The Delhi government announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs. 50,000 to those with serious injuries and Rs. 25,000 to those with minor injuries . </P>
where did twin explosion that took place in quick succession on april 14 2006
the courtyard of Jama Masjid , a 17th - century mosque in Old Delhi ( India )