Central Mahallu Juma Masjid, Muvattupuzha

Central Mahallu Juma Masjid is a Juma Masjid in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. The CMJ aims at purging poverty, diseases and assists poor and helpless people. The CMJ's goals are eradicating unemployment, instituting educational reforms, and leading Islamic society in the path of glory. The CMJ mainly focuses on social and welfare activities.

Central Mahallu Juma Masjid
Central Mahallu Jama'ath
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationMuvattupuzha, Kerala, India - 686673
Geographic coordinates9°59′23″N 76°35′0″E
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleSemi-modern architecture

Membership

According to 2011–2021 censuses,[1] the Mahal consists of 11 blocks which includes 1824 families and about total 8960 members (4594 men and 4366 women). All the Mahallu members are well cooperate in the development and welfare activities of Mahallu.

The masjid is located at Kavumkara market in Muvattupuzha.

History
Central Mahallu Jama’ath (CMJ) before renovation
Central Mahallu Jama’ath (CMJ) before renovation
Central Mahallu Jama’ath (CMJ) during renovation

Central Mahallu Jama'ath dates to the early 1900s. In 1927, the land for the Juma Masjid was purchased. It was established on 19 February 1927 (27 Sha'aban 1346), the date of the first Jumu'ah Namaz held there.

References
  1. "Census of India : Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : Kerala". censusindia.gov.in.

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