Palayam Juma Masjid – Trivandrum

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Location: GX32+C7F, University of Kerala Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695034, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour.

Palayam juma masjid is the most famous and beautiful masjid in the city of thiruvananthapuram. This Masjid is also very ancient. You can know about the british history about this Masjid after visiting there. This Masjid is located in the main sadar of Thiruvananthapuram, kerala. You feel so peaceful after visiting there. The environment of this place is so calm and quiet, and it refreshes your mind and soul. So it’s a must visited place.

Attraction

The artwork of this mosque reflects the rich architectural heritage of the country. It is a very sacred place for all the Muslims in the world. It is one of the oldest mosques in Thiruvananthapuram. You can see the beauty of this place after visiting there. This place is so beautiful that you just don’t want to leave this place. This masjid is open for 24 hours, so you can visit this masjid anytime. Many visitors from all over the world visit this masjid. So I think if you ever visit Thiruvananthapuram, then you should visit this masjid.

History

Trivandrum dates back to 1813 AD when the British Indian Second Regiment was stationed here. It was then constructed as a small mosque with an open place for Eid prayers. In 1967, the president of India, Dr. Zakir Hossai. Sheikh Abul Hassan Ali Al-Noori (1921–2011) was a freedom fighter, multilingual scholar, and the first Imam of Palayam Juma Masjid.

Inside/Outside Views

The Masjid is one of the most beautiful masjids in Thiruvananthapuram. This Masjid is fully white in Colour. Visiting this place is like a peach in your eyes. You feel so peaceful after visiting there. You can visit this place with your family, friends, and your loved ones. This Masjid is decorated and maintained so nicely. Also, this place is neat and clean. The garden area of this Masjid is one of the attractions. You can spend hours and hours and feel so good. You can learn about the British history of this place. So you must visit this place.

Opening Hours

This place is open for 24 hours.

Entry & Others Fees

There is no entry fee of this place.

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How to Reach

By air: Kerala airport is the nearest airport to this place. You can reach there by air so easily.

By rail: The Varkala railway is the easiest way to get there. After reach the station you can take a taxi to reach your destination.

By road: Firstly, you have to take a bus to reach Thiruvananthapuram. Then, hire a cab, auto rickshaw, or taxi to reach your place. It’s the easiest way to get there, I think.