Mamburam has historical importance due to its association with various religious and cultural institutions. It is home to several mosques and religious centers that have been in existence for centuries.Mampuram is a Muslim pilgrimage centre located 26 km east of Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala, South India on the Malabar Coast. Malappuram is on the banks of the river Kadalundipuzha. The Mamburam Makham, which is the shrine intended and used primarily as a receptacle for the dead bodies of the principle Thangals is located there. The Malappuram Nercha, is held every year in the month of Muharram near the tomb of Sayyid Alavi Thangal.
Bin Alawi sayyids, the ultimate reformers of religious cultural scenario of Malabar, are a family migrated to Hadhramaut in Yemen from lineage of Ali . Mampuram Sayyid Alavi Thangal comes from Husaini clan, a prominent range of this family. The 18th century was an era of wide trade contacts linked between Arabia and Malabar by tolerance of Samoothiri kings and friendly approaches of Kerala Muslims. In 1741 Sayyid sheikh bin sayyid Muhammed Jifri was the first to come Kerala, knowing the fertility for Islamic propagation. In 1754, as per his invitation, sheikh Hassan bin Alavi Jifri, uncle and Father -in-law of Mampuram sayyid Alavi Thangal, boarded in Calicut and after the completion of studies at Ponnani, he engaged in missionary activities settling in Tirurangadi. Embracing the path of Uncle, Sayyid Alavi Thangal Mouladhaveela departed for Mampuram.
The mosque is particularly famous for its annual Urs festival, which is held in memory of the famous Sufi saint, Sayyid Alavi Thangal. The festival attracts thousands of devotees from all over the world, who come to pay their respects to the saint and seek his blessings.
The town is surrounded by the natural beauty of Kerala, including lush green landscapes, coconut groves, and serene backwaters, making it a tranquil and picturesque destination. Mampuram Mosque is not only a place of worship but also an important cultural and historical landmark in Kerala. It is a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the region and a symbol of communal harmony and tolerance.
