Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam, and on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the oldest mosques in India, dating back more than 1000 years. This mosque is known for its beautiful architecture as well as its craftsmanship, including intricate wooden carvings, a secret passageway, and a water tank carved out of a single block of stone. Its southern half was demolished and extended with iron pillars, aluminum sheets and minars in 2012.
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is also called as the “Taj Juma Masjid”. The ancestors of this Masjid came and settled in Kottayam, from different parts of Kerala. The Muslims who lived here played an active role in Freedom Struggle and other National Movements.
Since 2019, Thazhathangady Juma Masjid in Kerala’s Kotayam has opened its doors for women devotees. “Muslim women in the right attire can enter the mosque only on the two days, April 24 and May 8, as decided by the committee,” said Moulavi Sirajjuddeen Hasni, the chief imam.
