Malik Dinar Mosque

Over the years, Kasaragod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Dinar. According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad, the mosques at Kodungallur, Kollam, Madayi, Barkur, Mangalore, Kasaragod, Kannur, Dharmadam, Panthalayini, and Chaliyam, were built during the era of Malik Dinar, and they are among the oldest mosques in Indian subcontinent.[1] It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town.

The mosque, Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located at Thalangara. Thalangara beach is on the western side of Kasaragod town and it is close to the railway station.

The mosque contains the grave of Malik Dinar, one of the Taabi'eens (people who had seen the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) and the place is sacred to Muslims.[2] Another notable mosque in Kasaragod is the Theruvath Mosque, which is in the center of the town.

Thalangara mosque is a prominent pilgrim center of Kasaragod district.

Malik Dinar Uroos (مالك دينار عروس) is one of the main observations of Indian Muslims to celebrate the arrival of Malik Dinar to Kerala. It is conducted in the month of Muharram and lasts for one month. It includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visiting of tomb), Pataka Uyarthal (flag hosting), and food serving to all peoples on the last day of the uroos called Annadanam.[3]

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  Madrassa
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  Old Mosque
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  Expanded Mosque and Dargah
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  The cemetery
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  Orphanage