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Which is the biggest mosque in Chennai?
Triplicane Big Mosque
The mosque is the largest and one of the oldest in Chennai and is active as a place of worship….
| Triplicane Big Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Administration | Arcot Endowments Trust |
| Geographic coordinates | 13.06°N 80.27°ECoordinates:13.06°N 80.27°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
How many mosques are in India?
When we talk about mosques, India has more than 300,000 active mosques a number which is more actually than most Islamic nations. Even when we talk about Muslim population, India has the second largest Muslim population.
Which city has the most mosques in the world?
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| Name | Capacity | City |
|---|---|---|
| Masjid al-Haram | 4,000,000 | Mecca |
| Al-Masjid an-Nabawi | 1,500,000 | Medina |
| Grand Jamia Mosque, Bahria Town, Karachi | 950,000 | Karachi, Sindh |
| Imam Ali Shrine | 800,000 | Najaf |
How many Muslims are in Tamil Nadu?
Islam is the third largest religion of Tamil Nadu accounting for around 5.86 percent of the population according to the 2011 census. The total number of Tamil Muslims according to the 2011 census is 4,229,479.
Who spread Islam in India?
Islam reached India in the very early period and it is believed that one of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s companions Malik bin Deenar came to India’s western coast in 7th century and a mosque was built there in 629 EC which still exists.
Who built Taj masajid?
Nawab Shah Jahan Begum
The building of this mosque was started by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum (1868-1901) and continued to be built by her daughter Sultan Jahan Begum, till her lifetime. After decades of dormancy, the construction was restarted in 1971 and finished in 1985.
Where is the Makkah Mosque in Chennai India?
Makkah Masjid is a mosque in the city of Chennai, India. The dargah of Syed Musa Sha Khaderi is located near the masjid. The masjid is located in the heart of the city of Chennai in Mount Road. The Chief Imam of the masjid since 18-Nov-2016 is “Moulana Mansoor Kashifi Qasimi” who is a well known personality in Tamil Nadu. .
Why is the Big Mosque in Chennai called Wallajah Mosque?
The Big Mosque, Chennai is also referred to as the Wallajah Mosque because it was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Walajah who was the Nawab of Carnatic during the period 1749-1795 A.D. The Big Mosque is set in the midst of a large ground. The ground is the venue of religious and cultural activities.
How many mosques can you find in India?
This is a list of mosques in India. India has more than 300,000 active mosques.
Which is the oldest Shia mosque in India?
List of mosques in India Name City Year Denomination Remarks Safa Shahouri Mosque Ponda, Goa 1560 Mecca Masjid Hyderabad 1617–94 Shia/Sunni One of the oldest mosques and the bigges Moti Masjid Delhi 1660 U Sidi Saiyyed mosque Ahmedabad 1573 SB