Periamet Mosque
| Periamet Mosque | |
|---|---|
பெரியமேடு மசூதி | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Sydnehams Road, Periamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque in Chennai | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°05′05″N 80°16′13″E / 13.08468°N 80.27018°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Date established | 1838 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 4,000 worshipers |
| Dome(s) | Three (maybe more) |
| Minaret(s) | Many |
The Periamet Mosque (Tamil: பெரியமேடு மசூதி) is a mosque situated on the corner of Sydnehams Road and Vepery High Road in the Periamet[a] neighbourhood of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
History
[edit]The Periamet Mosque was constructed in 1838 by hides and skins' dealers, then later by Haji Mohamed Khasim Baig Sahib, The mosque has been rebuilt twice after the Independence of India. The mosque can accommodate up to 4,000 worshipers.[1]
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Sometimes spelled as Periyamet.
References
[edit]- ^ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 350. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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