JAMIA MOSQUE
Jamia Mosque opening and closing time
Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Mulla Street, Puducherry.
Approximate visiting time: 30 min plus traveling time
Jamia Mosque also referred to as the Khuthbha Mosque, it is believed to be built in the 17th Century, predating Colonial occupation and is a glaring example of the secular culture of the region and country. In all probability, it was the first Mosque built in Pondicherry. It was initially built at the present location of the Seventh Day School. With the coming of the French, the area of the Khuthbhapalli (as known locally) came to be categorized as a 'White area'. Thus an order was promulgated which demanded the shifting of the mosque and the entire Islamic society to the Southern end of the city.The mosque is built facing Mecca, the most revered pilgrimage for Muslims. The Khuthbha Mosque also houses the Dargah of Moulla Saiubu and organizes regular sessions of prayer. Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Muhammadiya Mosque opening and closing time
Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Mulla Street, Puducherry.
The purpose of building the Muhammadiya Mosque was to teach Urdu and preach the doctrine of Islam in the Urdu language. The Mahadampalli (as known locally) although a part of the Khuthbha Mosque, has a separate building and existence. The mosque has a small pond with fishes in it and it also houses a hall for cooking the fasting food of Ramjan and a hall for Jenesha.Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Meeran Mosque opening and closing time
Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Yanam Vegadasala Pillai Street, Puducherry.
Meeran Mosque one of the most important religious destinations of Muslims in Pondicherry is the Meera Mosque. Built almost three hundred and Fifty years ago, the Meerapalli (as known locally) is the second oldest Mosque in the whole of Pondicherry.The architecture of the Meeran Mosque is quite unique. Built by the Arcot Nawabs, the basic structure of the Meeran Mosque follows a Gothic Islamic style. The Dome of the Mosque is supported by four lofty Pillars and the Meerhath and the Meember are located very near it. Just above the Meerhath is the Kalima Slab. In order to enhance the beauty of the facade minaret a Bronze Kallasa is placed on the top of the structure.Next to the mosque is the resting place of the divine graves of Meeran, the one who built the Mosque, and of Suubhi Errai Perriar Mullah. Timing Madrasa - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
