It is one of the oldest and most significant mosques in the region and is considered a prominent landmark of the city. The mosque is also known as Malappuram Juma Masjid or Malappuram Grand Mosque.
The mosque was established in 1432 AD, during the reign of the Zamorin of Calicut. It has undergone several renovations and reconstructions over the centuries, with the most recent renovation being completed in 2019.
Jama-at Mosque is known for its unique architecture, with a blend of traditional Kerala and Islamic styles. The mosque has a large prayer hall, several domes, and minarets, and is decorated with intricate carvings and calligraphy.
Jama-at Mosque, a 600-year-old mosque, is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala and has given Ponnani the name, ‘Mecca of the East’.
It is said that the mosque was designed by a Hindu carpenter for a Sufi Saint from Yemen. The carpenter had an untimely death during construction and was buried inside the mosque with all due respect.
The four-day annual festival at the mosque (nercha) is celebrated in April.
Adjoining the mosque is the mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds (martyrs) whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila Ballads.
Address: FWCG+M94, Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008
How To Reach
Nearest Railway Station: Kuttippuram Railway Station, about 9 km
Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport, about 44 km | Kannur International Airport, about 160 km
