Thazhathangady Juma Mosque

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam. It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. It is famous for its richness of architecture, wood carvings and the beauty. Southern half of it is demolished and extended with iron pillars, aluminium sheets and minars in 2012.

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
താഴത്തങ്ങാടി ജുമാ മസ്ജിദ്
Entrance to the mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
LeadershipMoulavi Sirajjuddeen Hasni
Year consecrated9th–10th century[1]
Location
LocationThazhathangady, Kottayam
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeMosque
FounderHabib Dinar (son of Malik Dinar)[2]
Materialswood[1]
Website
https://thazhathangadyjumamasjid.com/

This mosque is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river.

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is also called as the "Taj Juma Masjid". The ancestors of this Masjid came and settled in Kottayam, from different parts of Kerala. The Muslims who lived here played an active role in Freedom Struggle and other National Movements.

This mosque is known for its intricate wooden carvings and architecture.

As per the latest update Thazhathangady Juma Masjid in Kerala's Kotayam has opened its doors for women devotees. "Muslim women in the right attire can enter the mosque only on the two days, April 24 and May 8, as  decided by the committee," said Moulavi Sirajjuddeen Hasni, the chief imam.[3]

References
  1. Hiran, U. (19 April 2019). "Thazhathangadi mosque gets a facelift". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. "Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid". Kottayam district. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  3. "A 1000-Year-Old Kerala Mosque Opens Its Doors For Women For The First Time". indiatimes.com. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

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