Misri Masjid

Misri Masjid
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionIslam
Location
LocationPonnani, Malappuram district, India
Misri Masjid is located in Kerala
Misri Masjid
Location in present-day Kerala
Geographic coordinates10°46′40″N 75°55′21″E / 10.7778491°N 75.9225759°E / 10.7778491; 75.9225759
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleRegional (Kerala)
Date established16th century
Specifications
Dome(s)0
Minaret(s)0

Misri Masjid also known as Egyptian mosque is a 16th-century mosque located in Ponnani of Malappuram district, southern India. The masjid was initially built for the Zainuddin Makhdoom's army, come from Egypt to help the Zamorin king's army in the battle against the Portuguese. The mosque is one of the important cultural, historical and architectural monuments of Kerala. The Misri Masjid is also a remnant of the medieval trade relationship between Egypt and Malabar coast.


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