Eid al-Adha will begin on the evening of June 16 and end on the evening of June 17. There are popular mosques in India that boast of rich history. Did you know that the first mosque in India was built in the state of Kerala? India’s first is also the world’s second oldest mosque. On the special occasion of Eid al-Adha, explore and learn about Cheraman Juma Masjid, the oldest mosque in the country.
World’s second oldest mosque
It is claimed that Malik Bin Dinar built India’s first mosque, known as Cheraman Juma Masjid, in 629 AD, in Thrissur, Kerala. Cheram Perumal, the ruler of Kodungallur, embraced Islam and visited Mecca. The mosque in Kerala was constructed on his advice.
Cheraman Juma Masjid is adorned with intricate…