Paḻaiya jum'mā paḷḷi

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Palaiya Jumma Palli () or Meen Kadai Palli is a mosque in Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu, India. Built in 628–630 AD, it is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in the world and along with Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, Kerala and Barwada Mosque in Ghogha, Gujarat, the first mosque in India.Gibb & Beckingham 1994, pp. 814–815 Vol. 4. It has an Islamic heritage of more than 1000 years. It is located in Kilakarai, an ancient port town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu known for its Islamic culture. It was built in 628–630 AD and was re-constructed in 1036. The mosque, along with the others in the town, is one of the greatest examples of Tamil Islam architecture. Read more on Wikipedia

type: religious building
date from: 628–630 CE

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