Kazimar Big Mosque — Attraction in Madurai

Kazimar Periya Pallivasal or Kazimar Big Mosque is the oldest mosque in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India constructed in the year 1284AD (Hijri 683) and continues to be in existence for more than 7 centuries till today. The mosque was founded by Kazi Syed Tajuddin, a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who came from Yemen during 13th century and received this land from the King Kulasekara Ku(n) Pandiyan. The mosque which was the first Muslim place of worship in Madurai. The mosque was managed by Syed Tajuddin during his life time followed by his children and descendants hereditarily for more than 7 centuries till today. Almost all of Kazi Syed Tajuddin's descendants (Huqdars of this mosque called as Syeds) have lived in the same locality (Kazimar street) for more than 700 years, and have managed the mosque since then. Kazi Syed Tajuddeen is the founder of this mosque. He is son of Jamaluddin Mufti al Ma'abari who travelled to India from Yemen during 13th century. Syed Tajuddeen's elder brother Syed Alauddin settled in Kayalpatnam. He died and is buried there. Syed Tajuddeen settled in Madurai and began the construction of this mosque in the year 1281. The construction took 3 years and the mosque was opened for prayers in the year 1284. The founder of this mosque Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin died on 15 Rajab 692 Hijri - March 1293AD and was interred in the large cemetery surrounding the mosque. Founder's day (Urus anniversary of Qazi Syed Tajuddin) is celebrated in this mosque every year on 15th of Rajab with...

Kazimar Periya Pallivasal or Kazimar Big Mosque is a mosque in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque was founded by Kazi Syed Tajuddin, a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who came from Yemen during 13th century and received this land from the King Kulasekara Kun Pandiyan. The mosque which was the first Muslim place of worship in Madurai.

Syed Tajuddin was appointed as Kazi of the sultans, and still his descendants who live at Kazimar street, Madurai, are appointed as Kazis to the Government of Tamil Nadu.

காஜிமார் பெரிய பள்ளிவாசல்  என்பது மதுரை நகரின் மையப்பகுதியில் அமைந்துள்ள ஒரு பழமையான பள்ளிவாசல் ஆகும். ஓமானிலிருந்துவந்த ஹஜ்ரத் காஜி சையது தாஜுத்தீன் அவர்களால் கூன் பாண்டியனிடமிருந்து பெறப்பட்ட நிலத்தில் இம்மசூதி கட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இப்பள்ளிவாசல் மதுரை நகரின் முதல் மற்றும் தமிழகத்தின் பழமையான முஸ்லிம் வழிபாட்டிடங்களில் ஒன்றாக உள்ளது. இப்பள்ளிவாசல் ஒரே நேரத்தில் 2500 நபர்கள் வரை தொழும்...

The most traditional mosque in not only Madurai but also in India and this is the second oldest mosque in tamil nadu and was founded in the 12th century. The Madurai maqbara is also located in the premises of this grant mosque. The mosque is now managed by a group of managing trustees and a group of trustees which totals to 14. These administrators are selected by the haqdars(Decendents)of the founder of this mosque. The haqdars are nearly 700 in number(only male) and this mosque also owns assets of hundreds of crores. The Madurai idgah mosque is also under the administration of this mosque's administration. This mosque owns a grave yard (kabarasthan) where people of the surrounding four mahallas(areas)...