Malik Dinar Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in India, situated in Thalangara in Kasaragod town of Kerala state, India.

History

Over the years, Kasaragod 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 Dinar. According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad, the mosques at Kodungallur, Kollam, Madayi, Barkur, Mangalore, Kasaragod, Kannur, Dharmadam, Panthalayini, and Chaliyam, were built during the era of Malik Ibn Dinar, and they are among the oldest mosques in Indian subcontinent. It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town.

Location

The mosque, Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located at Thalangara. Thalangara beach is on the western side of Kasaragod town and it is close to the railway station.

Holy grave

The mosque contains the grave of Malik Dinar, one of the Taabi'eens (people who had seen the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) and the place is sacred to Muslims. Another notable mosque in Kasaragod is the Theruvath Mosque, which is in the center of the town.

Pilgrim center

Thalangara mosque is a prominent pilgrim center of Kasaragod district.

Malik Dinar Uroos

Malik Dinar Uroos is one of the main observations of Indian Muslims to celebrate the arrival of Malik Dinar to Kerala. It is conducted in the month of Muharram and lasts for one month. It includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visiting of tomb), Pataka Uyarthal (flag hosting), and food serving to all peoples on the last day of the uroos called Annadanam.

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