MALIK DINAR MOSQUE, KASARAGOD
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Malik Dinar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques of Kerala believed to have been founded by Malik Dinar, one of the descendants of Prophet Muhammad. It is considered as a sacred place. The mosque contains the grave of Malik Dinar. Uroos is the one of the main celebrations of the mosque that lasts for one month. Uroos includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visit to tomb) Annadanam (distribution of food to poor) etc |
THERUVATH MOSQUE, KASARAGOD
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Theruvath mosque is a very old mosque. Every year Uroos takes place to commemorate the arrival of Malik Ibn Dinar. The uroos that attracts thousands of pilgrims closely associated with the agrarian life of people as evidenced from the offerings in the form of paddy, coconut and other agricultural products |
JUMA MASJID, RAMANTHALI
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Ramanthali in Kannur District
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport(140 km)
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Juma Masjid, Ramanthali is one of the oldest mosques of Kerala. It is located on the valley of Ezhimala. In the graveyard attached to the masjid, there lay 17 martyrs who sacrificed themselves in the war with the Portugese. |
MADAYI MOSQUE
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Madayi in Kannur District
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (136 km)
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It is believed that the Madayi Mosque was founded by Malik Ibn Dinar in 1124 A.D. which was reconstructed in the Indo-Saracen architecture style. It is the one of the oldest mosques in Kerala. |
ODATHIL MOSQUE, THALASSERY
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Thalassery in Kannur district
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (93 km)
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Odathil mosque is an old mosque constructed around 1800. The site where the mosque had been constructed was a sugarcane garden owned by the Dutch and later by British. Odam means garden in Dutch and hence the mosque constructed there was known as Odathil Palli or Odathil Mosque. The construction of the mosque is in the typical Kerala style of architecture. The roof of the mosque is covered with copper plates and has golden crown. Though all Muslims can offer prayers in the mosque, only the dead bodies of Keyis (a sect of Muslims) alone are permitted to cremate in the grave yard attached to the mosque. |
MISHKAL MOSQUE, KOZHIKODE
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (24 km)
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Mishkal Mosque is one of the oldest mosques of Kerala. The mosque was built by an Arab merchant about 700 years ago. In 1510, the mosque was partially burned in an attack of Portugese forces but renovated subsequently. The mosque has been built in typical Kerala architecture style without any minarets. |
MUCHUNTHI PALLI
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (24 km)
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Muchunthi Mosque is one of the oldest mosques of Kozhikode. It dates back before 13th Century as evidenced from an inscription that narrates about the donation of land to the mosque by the Zamorin. This mosque has been built in classical Kerala traditional style of architecture |
KOROME MOSQUE, WAYANAD
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Korom in Wayanad District
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (132 km)
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Malik Dinar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques of Kerala believed to have been founded by Malik Dinar, one of the descendants of Prophet Muhammad. It is considered as a sacred place. The mosque contains the grave of Malik Dinar. Uroos is the one of the main celebrations of the mosque that lasts for one month. Uroos includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visit to tomb) Annadanam (distribution of food to poor) etc |
JUMA MASJID,PONNANI
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Ponnani in Malappuram District
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Kuttippuram (15 km) / Thirur (22 km)
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (64 km))
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Ponnani is also known as the Mecca of the Muslims of Kerala. The Juma Masjid at Ponnani was established in 1510. The mosque is built in traditional Kerala architectural style. The mosque was constructed by Zainuddin Mekhdum, a spiritual leader of Islam. The architect was a local mason who was later converted into Islam. The mosque is a centre of Islamic education in Kerala. |
PAZHYANGADI MOSQUE
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Kondotty in Malappuram district
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (05 km)
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Pazhayangai Mosque is one of the prime mosques of Kerala associated with Muhammed Shah, a Muslim saint from Persia who is popularly known as Kondotty Thangal. The three day long Valia Nercha feast at this pilgrim centre, celebrated in February/March, is very famous. |
VALIYA JUMA MASJID, MALAPPURAM
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airpirt (26 km)
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Valiya Juma Masjid is an important pilgrim centre of Kerala. Adjoining to the mosque there is a mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds (martyrs) who have been described in the ballads. The annual nercha celebrated for 4 days in March/April is very famous and attracts many pilgrims. |
MAMBRUM MOSQUE, THIRURANGADI
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Thirurangadi in Malappuram District (24 km from Malappuram)
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Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport (22 km)
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Mamburam Mosque at Thirurangadi is one of the famous mosques of Kerala. The mosque is historically related with the Malabar Rebellion of 1921 against the British Government. The Mamburam Nercha is very famous and people from all communities used to visit the mosque to make offerings. Incense sticks are the main offering here. |
JUMA MASJID, MANATHALA
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Manathala near Guruvayur in Thrissur District
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Kunnamkulam (11 km) / Chavakkad (31 km)
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Cochin International Airport (78 km)
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Juma Masjid at Manathala is one of the ancient mosques of Kerala. The mosque is considered very sacred by the Muslim. The Mausoleum of Hydros Kutty, Lietutenant of Hyder Ali is located at Manathala |
CHERAMAN JUMA MASJID
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Methala at Kodungallur in Thrissur district
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Cochin International Airport (32 km)
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The Cheraman masjid is the first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar. Malik Ibn Dinar was a disciple of Prophet Mohamed. Ibn Dinar established Muslim mosques at different locations across Kerala including Muziris, Kollam, Kasargod, Valapattanam, Madayi, Dharmadom, Panthalayini Kollam and Chaliyam. Though rebuilt and renovated over the years, which gives it a modern Islamic architectural frontage, the mosque retains the original style in the interiors. Cheraman mosque is, perhaps, the only mosque that faces east, not Mecca in the west. Another unique feature is a bronze lamp, which is common in temples, is kept lit inside. People belonging to all religions offer oil or money to buy oil for the lamp. Yet another feature is the practice of Vidyarambham (initiation of letters of alphabets) which is not followed in mosques. |
SHEIKH FARIDDUDIN MOSQUE, KANJIRAMATTOM
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Kanjiramattom in Ernakulam District
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Cochin International Airport (48 km)
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Kanjiramattom mosque is dedicated to Sheik Fariduddin. The Mosque is famous for Kodikuthu, a celebration held in Januvary. It is one of the most important and colourful religious festivals of Kerala. The main attraction of the festival is Chandanakudam ritual. As the part of the festival hundred of pilgrims carrying earthen pots smeared with sandal paste and filled with coins move to the mosque in procession. Elephants, traditional Muslim art forms also take part in the procession. |
NAINAR MOSQUE, THODUPUZHA
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Karikkode in Idukki District
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Cochin International Airport (58 km)
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Nainar Mosque is the largest and oldest mosque in Idukki district. The mosque is visited by all people irrespective of community or religion. The mosque id dedicated to Vavar, a friend of Lord Ayyappa. The temple is located near the Bhagvathy Temple and is believed that the mosque and temple were built at the same period. The mosque has scriptures showing historical evidences. The Mosque is said to have been constructed by the Vadakumkoor Raja for his Muslim soldiers |
THAZHATHANGADI JUMA MASJID
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Thazhathangadi in Kottayam
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Cochin International Airport (80 km)
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Thazhathangai Juma Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in India built about 1000 years ago. The mosque is situated on the banks of Meenachil River. It is known for its intricate architecture. It is believed that the ancestors of this Masjid came from different parts of Kerala. The Masjid is also known as the Taj Juma Masjid |
ERUMELI VAVAR MOSQUE
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Erumeli mosque is in the name of Vavar who was a friend of Lord Ayyappa . The Chandanakudam festival celebrated in Januvary coincides with the Makaravilakku festival of Sabarimala.. The devotion of Vavaraswami highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all irrespective of religion. |
CHANGANASSERY PAZYAPALLI
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Changanassery / Kottayam (18 km)
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Changanassery / Kottayam (18 km)
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
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Changanacherry Pazhayapalli is a famous mosque believed to have been constructed 100s years ago. The mosque is constructed on the land donated by the king of Thekkumkur. The Bhagavathi temple and the Catholic church situated near the mosque is a typical example of religious harmony of Kerala. Thangal Adiyanthiram, the annual festival is famous. Main offerings are rice and meat used for prepare biriyani (food) for the community feast. The Chandanakudam festival of is a famous events of Changanassery. |
PUTHENTHERUVU MOSQUE
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Kayamkulam in Alappuzha District
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (110 km)
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Puthentheruvu mosque is one among the ancient mosques at Kayamkulam. The Maharaja of Kayamkulam had contributed kand for the construction of three mosques and Puthen theruvu mosque is the oldest one. The mosque owes its origin to Shaikhuna Abdul Khader Danni |
JAMA-AL MOSQUE, PATHANANTHITTA
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Jama - Al Mosque at Pathanamthitta is famous for Chandanakkudam festival celebrated in February This festival draws many devotees and faithful. |
KARBALA PALLI, KOLLAM
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Karbala Palli (Masjid) has an important role in the history of Kollam. A Muslim leader of army was killed after a rebellion alleging religious persecution in the British army. His martyrdom was compared to that of Imam Husain at Karbala in Iraq. Hence the mosque is known as Karbala Palli. This mosque is the centre for Eid Gah for the faithful in Kollam town. |
JONAKAPPURAM VALIYA PALLI, KOLLAM
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Jonakappuram Juma Masjid is the second mosque established by Malik Ibn Dinar about 1400 years ago. The original structure of the mosque was destroyed by coastal erosion and the present mosque is constructed on the remnants of the old one |
BEEMA PALLI
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Thiruvananthapuram (05 km)
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Thiruvananthapuram (05 km)
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (03 km)
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Beema Palli (Mosque) is one of the prominent mosques in Thiruvananthapuram District. Hazratha Bee Amma (Beema Beevi) and her son who belong to the family of Prophet Mohammed are believed to have come here from Arabia centuries ago, to preach the religion Islam. It is believed that Beema Beevi had divine powers. Urs Shareef festival (Chandankudam festival)at is held in memory of Hazratha Sayeedunissa Bee umma and her son Hazrath Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker (in March-April) is famous and attracts thousands irrespective of religion. |
Masjid-I Jahan-Numa (Palayam Palli)
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Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram
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Thiruvananthapuram (02 km)
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (06 km)
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| MASJID-I Jahan Numa, popularly known as Palayam Palli is the principal mosque of Kerala. It is a Juma Masjid . The Mosque is one of the largest in Kerala and famous for its regular sermons. Very near to the mosque, there is a Hindu temple and a Church that denotes communal harmony of Kerala. |
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