Palayam Juma Masjid - Trivandrum
GX32+C7F, University of Kerala Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695034, India
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It's a serene spot facilitating the atmosphere to perform the payer peacefully. The masjid has enough space to do vulu. The Friday Juma prayer is also taking place.
Those who come with cars have to identify some areas themselves for parking since the masjid has very limited space only to park.
Mosque church temple all located in one place palayam❤️
The history of the Palayam Mosque at Trivandrum dates back to 1813 AD, when the British Indian Second Regiment was stationed here. It was then constructed as a small mosque (Pattalappalli), with an open place for Eid prayers. In 1824 when the sixth regiment was posted here its officers bought up the land appointed a Qazi the Labba family which ended with Sheikh Mansoor Labba and entrusted the Muezzin the documents of the mosque. In 1848, when the sixteenth regiment came here its Jamadars and Havildars did considerable improvements to the mosque including the construction of a gate and arrangements for the maintenance and upkeep of the mosque building. When other regiments were stationed here, its officers brought about further changes and improvements. Thus the mosque is nearly 200 years old.
Later, in the 1960s, many philanthropic businessmen and government officials of Trivandrum took up its renovation and constructed the present-day Palayam Juma Masjid under the leadership of the Qazi and Imam Moulavi Sheikh Abul Hassan Ali Al-Noori. The Juma Masjid was inaugurated by the President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain in 1967. Sheikh Abul Hassan Ali Al-Noori (1921–2011), a freedom fighter, multilingual scholar and the first Imam of Palayam Juma Masjid who served here for close to two decades (1959–1979), helped elevate to its present-day status from a ‘pattalappalli’, during his tenure as Imam.
Many people who have visited the mosque have left positive reviews, praising its architectural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and spacious prayer hall. The mosque is also known for its cleanliness, hospitality, and overall maintenance.
Visitors also appreciate the convenient location of the mosque, which is easily accessible and surrounded by several shops, restaurants, and other places of worship. They also mention the friendly and helpful staff who are always available to assist visitors with their needs.
Overall, Palayam Juma Masjid is considered a must-visit destination for those interested in exploring the religious and cultural heritage of Trivandrum.