Mosques

Beemapalli Dargah Shareef is a well-known place of worship for Muslims. This Dargah is located between Valiyathura Junction and Poonthura Junction at Thiruvananthapuram. It is dedicated to Beema Umma who was a family member of Prophet Mohammed and believed to have great spiritual powers. It is believed that both the Beema Umma and her son, Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker came to Kerala from Arabia in order to preach Islam. There are two wells at Beemapally out of which one contains cold water an

India’s first mosque, the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, Kerala, has remained a source of fascination as well as an active place of worship for well over a thousand years. Built during Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime. This landmark building is among the most important of India’s historic, architecturally stunning mosques.
Some believe that the mosque is built as early as AD 629 (very close to origins of Islam)! If true, this would make the mosque one of the important archeological build

Pazhayangadi Mosque, also known as Kondotty Mosque, is a 500-year old pilgrim center in Kerala for Muslims. Located almost 18 kilometers east of Manjeri, this shrine is on the way to Malappuram. This spectacular mosque is among the most revered Muslim pilgrim centers in the state. The mosque was built in the memory of a Mohammed Shah, a true follower of Islam popularly known as Kondotti Thangal. Built in white marble following the traditional Mughal architecture and sculpture, this marvel is ded

Among all the Muslim pilgrim centers in Kerala, Ponnani Juma Masjid has a special place. Having numerous ancient mosques, Ponnani is called the ‘Makkah of Kerala Muslims.’ This nickname itself shows how important the mosques here are for the Muslims in Kerala.