Mosque of Kerala

Sunday 13 November 2011

Kerala is a place where people of all religions inhabited there which number of Muslims has located here. There are some Mosques in Kerala, from which some of them are constructed in agreement with art and architecture of Hindu Style. Some of the important mosques of Kerala are Cheraman Juma Masjid, Pazhayangadi Mosque and Madayi Mosque.
The best time to visit the Mosque of Kerala is from August to March which can be easily reached by Air, Road and Rail. The best and important accessible points in Kerala are Trivandrum and Kochi. The most of the local people and people from neighbouring stated come here to visit this mosque. Many Muslims who are very religious come here every day for the prayers and some of the only visit once a week that is on Friday.

Mosque of Kerala

Cheraman Juma Masjid is one of the earliest mosques in India which is situated in Kondugallur center that is 1500 m away from Masjid in Kerala. It is located in Methala village. The main importance of this Mosque is that it is the First Juma Mosque in India. The name of this Mosque is influenced or kept in respect of King Cheraman Perumal. The Mosque was founded inn around 17th century.
Kanjiramattom Mosque is situated in Kochi which is around 30 kms away from the Mosque. The important attraction of the people here is Kodikuthu Festival which is celebrated here with lot of joy. It is to be believed that this Mosque is constructed over the earthly remains of Sheikh Parid. Baver, one of the great Muslim Saints is said to be attended salvation and prayed here.

Madayi Mosque is located in Kannur that is at a distance of around 22 kms. It is one of the famous mosques and is also popularly known as Mallik Ibn Dinar. It is constructed in 1124 AD. The other attraction near to this Mosque is a fort that is said to be built by Tipu Sultan.
Pazhayangadi Mosque is a prominent pilgrim center of Muslim that is situated towards the east of Manjeri which is around 18 kms away. This Mosque is also popularly known as Kondotty Mosque and it is associated with Muhammed Shah who was a Muslim Saint. The main attraction of this place is Valia Nercha Festival for which people from different states come to celebrate this festival.

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