Thazhathangady Juma Mosque

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Overview

Built in c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". CE by Habib Dinarm, a sonTemplate:Efn of Malik Dinar,Template:Efn the mosque is renowned for its beautiful thachu shastra style architecture,[2] as well as its craftsmanship, including intricate teak wooden carvings, a secret passageway, and a Script error: No such module "convert". water tank carved out of a single block of stone,[3] used for wudu.

The two-storeyed mansion is Script error: No such module "convert". high with an internal area of Script error: No such module "convert".. Inscriptions from Quranic verses have been carved in timber, and there are carvings on the teak minbar.[4] In 2012, the southern half of the mosque was demolished and extended with iron pillars, aluminium sheets and minars. A sundial (nizhal khadikaram), located in the mosque courtyard, is used to determine the time for worship.[4][2]

The ancestors of this congregation settled in Kottayam from different parts of Kerala. The Muslims who lived here played an active role in the Freedom StruggleScript error: No such module "Unsubst". and other national movements.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The mosque opened its doors for women devotees in 2019. "Muslim women in the right attire can enter the mosque only on the two days, April 24 and May 8, as decided by the committee," said Moulavi Sirajjuddeen Hasni, the chief imam.[5]

Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF)

Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Established on 20 June 2017, Thazhathangady Muslim Cultural Forum (TMCF) is a social organization located in the Thazhathangady region. TMCF aims to bring holistic development for the Muslim community located at Thazhathangady. TMCF strides ahead by upholding its motto: ‘Material Progress ingrained in Spirituality’. TMCF focusses on areas like education, culture, charity and the like.

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References

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