Thursday, March 11, 2010

Kerala Destination - Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungalloor

Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungalloor

Located 2 km from Kodungalloor town, this mosque resembles a Hindu temple in appearance. Built in AD 629, this is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started. Other places of interest nearby include Cheramanparambu, the ancient Thiruvanchikulam Temple, the Bhagavathi Temple and the Portuguese fort.

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