Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid | Malik deenar valya palli

Although Karnataka is an historic place and Mangalore is a part.
Zeenath baksh is second mosque in India.
Later it had reconstructed by Tippu Sultan
And name zeenath which is his daughter
When we enter there, we could study the historical construction in India with wood

A well maintained mosque which had stood it's time and has been the go to mosque to the people of bunder. The inner core of the mosque is made mostly entirely of wood and requires a mention of it's own

One of the oldest mosques and must visit places. The architect from 17th century is beautifully visible.

The Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjidcommonly known as Masjid Zeenath Baksh is the 3rd oldest mosque in India and the oldest in the state of Karnataka constructed during 644 AD. This masjid which is also known as Beliye Palli is located in the Bunder area in the city of Mangalore and is well known for its pure Indian architecture style.
The mosque was established by the kin and kith of sahabah of prophet Muhammad, thus emerging as of exceptional importance to the Muslims in the region

Arab traders have had a warm longstanding relationship with the local population as well as the rulers of the western coastal belt of India from the earliest of the times, and have engaged in trade through the Arabian Sea.[1]



Tipu Sultan, the sultan of Mysore undertook the renovation task of the mosque.

Consequent on the advent of Islam in the early stage, a team of Arab Muslim Traders, under the Leadership of Islamic propagator Hazarath Mohammed Malik Bin Deenar had visited Malabar and landed at Kodungallur. The then ruler, Raja Cheruman Permal being very appeased with the extremely pious, honest, disciplinary behavior of Malik Deenar and his companions made sure that the traders were provided proper accommodation, necessary facilities, and also a place to trade. The king also went on to provide them with land to build mosques on their request.

Masjid Zeenath Baksh was the second out of the ten mosques built by them following Cheraman Juma Mosque of Kodungallur . The masjid was inaugurated on Friday the 22nd of the month of Jumada al-awwal, hijra 22 (approx. April 18, 643 AD), with Malik Bin Abdullah being appointed as the first Khazi.

In the later half of the 18th century, Tipu Sultan, the sultan of Mysore undertook the renovation process of the mosque.The mosque was not only renovated but also beautified with exquisite wooden carving. These rare pieces of artwork adorn the pillars and ceiling of the mosque.It was also during this time that the mosque was renamed "Zeenath Baksh Jama Masjid" from "Malik Dinar Valya Juma-ath Masjid" by Tipu sultan after his daughter.

The Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid ('Mosque that reflects beauty') commonly known as Masjid Zeenath Baksh is the 3rd oldest mosque in India and the oldest in the state of Karnataka constructed during 644 AD. This masjid which is also known as Beliye Palli is located in the Bunder area in the city of Mangalore and is well known for its pure Indian architecture style.

Oldest Mosque in karnataka and 3rd oldest Mosque in India. Maintenance is very good and feels like we are in ancient.

This mosque is one of historical importance very from the time of kings located in Manglore.
It's one of the oldest mosque in India.
It was renovated by Tippu Sultan during his time.
Inside mosquito those sculptures are beautiful and we can see some antique things there.

Zeenath Baksh Masjid is one of those Mosques which were constructed in the 7th century BC by the Merchent which is very near to coastal area.