Cheraman Juma Masjid

Cheraman Juma Masjid

Cheraman Juma Masjid in Thrissur India - Get detailed information on Cheraman Juma Masjid like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Cheraman Juma Masjid Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities
  • Thrissur
  • Kerala
  • India
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  • Nearest Railway Station :
    Ernakulam
  • Established
    629 AD
  • Built by
    Malik Deenar

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Cheraman Juma Masjid, Thrissur Overview

Cheraman Juma Masjid in Thrissur India - Get detailed information on Cheraman Juma Masjid like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Cheraman Juma Masjid Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities

Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk.  It is believed that this mosque was first renovated and reconstructed in the 11th century AD. Many non-Muslims conduct initiation ceremonies to the world of letters of their children here.

Nearby Cities: Cochin Considered to be the earliest mosque in India, Cheraman Juma Masjid is located 1500 m from Kodungallur centre. Founded in the seventh century, this is the first Juma masjid in India. The mosque is situated in the Methala village of Kodungalloor Taluk, around 20 kilometres from the Irinjalakuda railway station.

This mosque was designed and constructed in accordance with the Hindu art and architecture. People from all walks of life visit this mosque. The present building dating from the sixteenth century was until recently predominantly made of wood. The mosque eroded owing to adverse climatic conditions and had to be partly rebuilt, though the wooden interiors are still intact.

There is a large Kerala oil lamp in the centre and Muslims, Christians and Hindus alike bring oil for the lamp during any auspicious occasion in the family. The Legend It is locally believed that King Cheraman Perumal went to Mecca, embraced Islam and accepted the name Thajuddin. He married the sister of the then King of Jeddah and settled down there. Before his death he handed over to the King of Jeddah several letters addressed to some rulers of Kerala seeking their help to propagate the tenets of Islam in Kerala.

After his death the king came to Kerala and met the Rajah of Kodungalloor who helped him to convert the Arathali temple into a Juma Masjid. Women are not allowed into the mosque at any time. Male visitors are allowed in with the prior permission of the priest of the mosque.

The festivals of Ramadan and Bakrid are celebrated with a lot of fervour in this mosque.

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