Thazhathangady Juma Mosque
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid[1] | |
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Entrance to the mosque | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Leadership |
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Year consecrated | A.D 824 (9th–10th century)[2] |
Location | |
Location | Thazhathangady, Kottayam |
State | Kerala |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Founder | Habib Dinar (son of Malik Dinar)[3] |
Materials | wood[2] |
Website | |
https://tmcf.in/ |
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones[4] of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam, and on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the oldest mosques in India, dating back more than 1000 years. This mosque is known for its beautiful architecture as well as its craftsmanship, including intricate wooden carvings, a secret passageway, and a water tank carved out of a single block of stone.[5] Its southern half was demolished and extended with iron pillars, aluminum sheets and minars in 2012.
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.
Since 2019, 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.[6]
Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF)
Established on 20 June 2017, Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF) is a social organization located in the Thazhathangady region of Kottayam district, Kerala, India. TMCF is committed towards bringing holistic development for the Muslim community located at Thazhathangady. TMCF strides ahead by upholding its motto: ‘Material Progress ingrained in Spirituality’. Within a short stint TMCF has been heralded as a prestigious organization capable of bringing forth decisive transformation among its stakeholders. TMCF gyrates on areas like education, culture, charity and the like.
References
- ^ Records, Official. "thazhathangady Juma masjid". Tourism Department, Government of Kerala, India. Kerala tourism.
- ^ a b Hiran, U. (19 April 2019). "Thazhathangadi mosque gets a facelift". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid". Kottayam district. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "THAZHATHANGADI JUMA MASJID | Kottayam District, Government of Kerala | India". Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "This 800-year-old mosque is an architectural delight". OnManorama. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "A 1000-Year-Old Kerala Mosque Opens Its Doors For Women For The First Time". indiatimes.com. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
External links
- Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF) Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF)
- Thazhathangady Juma Masjid Kerala Tourism Page
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