| Pondicherry
is famous for its churches which date
back to centuries. However there are
a huge number of temples and mosques
here as well. The Mosques found here
are quite old and religious practices
are conducted here with a lot of devotion.
Pondicherry is home to several noteworthy
mosques as well. The Jamai Mosque
is revered by everyone and is also
beautiful to look at .One of the oldest
and the most famous mosques in Pondicherry
is the Meeran Mosque which is famous
for its sanctity and architectural
beauty. The mosque has the graves
of Meeran and Suubhi Errai Perriar
Mullah in it. Meeran was instrumental
in building the mosque. The other
famous mosques include the Kuthbha
Mosque and Mullah Mohammed Mosque.
Kuthbha Mosque has the Darga of Moulla
Saiubha Kuthba and hence the name.
The place has prayers offered every
day. Mulla Mohammed Mosque is part
of the Kuthba Mosque the significance
of which is that it has preaching
in Urdu. The mosque is characterized
by a pond and halls for prayers, cooking
and Janesha in it.
The religious festivals in Islam
are conducted with a lot of fervor
in these mosques. They are decorated
and well lit during festivities. |
