Periamet Mosque
| Periamet Mosque | |
|---|---|
பெரியமேடு மசூதி | |
  Location of the mosque in Chennai | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Sydnehams Road, Periamet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 13°05′05″N 80°16′13″E / 13.08468°N 80.27018°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Established | 1838 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 4,000 worshipers |
| Dome | Three (maybe more) |
| Minaret | Many |
The Periamet Mosque (Tamil: பெரியமேடு மசூதி) is a mosque situated on the corner of Sydnehams Road and Vepery High Road in the Periamet neighbourhood of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
History
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.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Sometimes spelled as Periyamet.
References
- ↑ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 350. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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