Masjid Zeenath Baksh | |
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Baliye Palli | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Dakshina Kannada |
Location | |
Location | Bunder, Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
State | Karnataka |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 12°51′53″N 74°49′56″E / 12.864849°N 74.832187°E |
Architecture | |
Style | Dravidian architecture |
Founder | Malik Deenar |
Date established | April 18, 643 AD (Approx.) |
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.
The mosque was established by the kin and kith of sahabah of Muhammad, thus emerging as of exceptional importance to the Muslims in the region.[1]