Masjid Zeenath Baksh
oldesr mosque in Karnataka
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Overview
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The Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid stands in the Bunder area of Mangaluru, in the Indian state of Karnataka. Its name means "the mosque that reflects beauty", and it is also known locally as Beliye Palli. It is described as the third oldest mosque in India and the oldest in Karnataka. The building is noted for a purely Indian style of architecture that recalls Dravidian forms. It is regarded as being of exceptional importance to the Muslims of the region.
History
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The mosque is said to have been built in 22 AH (642/643 CE). According to the account given in the sources, it was established by a family of companions (sahabah) of the Prophet Muhammad. The available material gives no further detail on later repairs or expansions.
From Wikipedia
The Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid (lit. ''Mosque that reflects beauty''), commonly known as Masjid Zeenath Baksh, and also known as Beliye Palli, is the third oldest mosque in India and the oldest in the state of Karnataka, constructed in 22 AH (642/643 CE). The mosque is located in the Bunder area in the city of Mangalore and is known for its pure Indian style, reminiscent of Dravidian architecture.
The mosque was established by the family of sahabah of Muhammad, and is of exceptional importance to Muslims in the region.
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Sources
Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Zeenath_Baksh
Wikipedia (ur): https://ur.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%B2%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%AA_%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4