8. Cheraman Juma Mosque, Kerala (India) The oldest mosque in India, Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is the finest example of Islamic tradition in India. There is a story behind the construction of ...

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Keralas Kodungallur prides itself on its 1400 years old Cheraman Juma Masjid where the ceremony of vidyaarambham is held inside the mosque by Hindus too The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh ...

The lesser-known corners of Thrissur in Kerala are full of cultural, historical, and natural wealth, appealing to explorers looking to veer away from well-trod paths. Sure, the Vadakkunnathan Temple ...

The most famous of these is the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala’s Thrissur district, widely believed to be the oldest mosque in the subcontinent.

The Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur in Kerala is the first mosque outside of Arabia. Today, the UAE has three temples, with two others in Dubai, established in 1958 and 2022.

For one thing, the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur has no domes, arches or minarets. In fact, it looks a lot like a traditional Kerala home or temple. PREMIUM ...

Kodungallur, Kerala: A visit to the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala’s Kodungallur district is nothing less than time travel. Built in 629 AD, the mosque is the first in India and the oldest in ...

Image for representational purposes only Cheraman Juma Masjid is built in 629CE by Malik Deenar is situated in Kerala’s Methala. The mosque has undergone renovation and is now ready to reopen.

Cheraman Juma Masjid, built in 629CE by Malik Deenar, is now set to reopen after renovation. The mosque is in Kerala's Methala, and will be a part of the famous Muziris Heritage Tourism circuit.

The underground hall will be used exclusively for prayer,” said Faisal E B, administrator of the Cheraman Juma Masjid. The hall will have space for 5,000 people to pray at a time.

The classic beauty and humble style of the Cheraman Juma Masjid, dating back to 629 AD, was restored after a painstaking renovation and conservation process spread over nearly 30 months under the ...