| Paḻaiya jum'mā paḷḷi | |
|---|---|
 Old Jumma Masjid of Kilakarai | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Kilakarai |
| Location | |
| Location | Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°13′53″N 78°47′04″E / 9.2314°N 78.7844°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Bazan Ibn Sasan |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Tamil Islamic architecture |
| Completed | 628–630 CE |
Palaiya Jumma Palli (transl. Old Jumma Masjid) or Meen Kadai Palli is a mosque in Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu, India. Built in 628–630 AD,[1] it is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in the world and along with Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, Kerala and Barwada Mosque in Ghogha, Gujarat, the first mosque in India.[2][3] It has an Islamic heritage of more than 1000 years. It is located in Kilakarai, an ancient port town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu known for its Islamic culture. It was built in 628–630 AD and was re-constructed in 1036. The mosque, along with the others in the town, is one of the greatest examples of Tamil Islam architecture.[4]
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- ^ Gibb & Beckingham 1994, pp. 814–815 Vol. 4.
- ^ Krishna, Nanditha. "KILAKARAI-THE OLDEST MOSQUE IN INDIA". Heritageonlinefoundation. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "Documentary on Tamil Muslims inspires approach to Tamil national struggle". TamilNet. Retrieved 15 February 2015.