Malik Dinar Mosque

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Malik Bin Dinar Juma Masjid, Thazhathangadi, Kasargode, Kerala.
Malik Bin Dinar Juma Masjid, Thazhathangadi, Kasargode, Kerala.

Malik Dinar Mosque is a historical mosque in Kasargode district of Kerala state, south India. Over the years, Kasargod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Ibn Dinar. The mosque, Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located at Thalangara. It contains the grave of Malik Ibn Mohammed, one of the descendants of Malik Ibn Dinar and the place is sacred to Muslims. Another notable mosque, in Kasaragod is the Theruvath Mosque which is in the centre of the town. An important local celebration takes place every year in commemoration of the arrival of Malik Ibn Dinar. The Uroos attract pilgrims from all over India.


Lots of people from different parts of India come here for mental relief.

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