MISHKAL MASJID / KUTTICHIRA MOSQUE

At a separation of 1.5 Kms from Kozhikode Railway Station, Mishkal Masjid otherwise called Kuttichira Mosque arranged in Kuttichira was worked by an Arab representative called Mishkal in thirteenth century. This mosque is fabricated widely with wood and Italian tiles. The whole structure is bolstered on 24 cut wooden columns and there are 47 wooden entryways. Almost 300 individuals can supplicate in the ground floor alone. A solid impact of Kerala sanctuary engineering can be found in the development of this mosque.An extraordinary component of the mosque is a square tank, like those in sanctuaries. A piece of the mosque was devastated by the Portuguese in 1510. The nearby ruler has helped in guarding and repairing the mosque. The mosque was at first a 5 storied, however after the annihilation, it stayed as a 4 storied structure.

Weather: Summer 28°C to 33°C Winter 22°C to 26°C

Read More