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Jumma Masjid of Kilakarai

Kilakkarai, Italy

Jumma Masjid of Kilakarai

The Palaiya Jumma Palli (transl. Paḻaiya jum'mā paḷḷi – transl. Old Jumma Masjid), also known as the Meen Kadai Palli, is a mosque, located in Kilakarai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Completed in 630 CE, it is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in the world and along with Cheraman Juma M

asjid in Kodungallur, Kerala and Barwada Mosque in Ghogha, Gujarat, the first mosque in India. The mosque is located in Kilakarai, an ancient port town in South India. It was built between 628–630 CE and was re-constructed in 1036 CE. The mosque, along with the others in the town, is one of the greatest examples of Tamil Islam architecture.

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