Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala replica gifted to Saudi king

Q.  Cheraman Juma Masjid is in which state?
- Published on 04 Apr 16

a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Telangana
c. Kerala
d. Rajasthan

ANSWER: Kerala
 
Situated in Thrissur district, the Cheraman Juma Masjid is believed to be the first mosque built in India by Arab traders around 629 AD. It symbolises ancient ties between the two nations. Cheraman Perumal was a Chera King who embraced Islam.
  • The mosque has an ancient oil lamp that is always kept burning and believed to be over a thousand years old.
  • People from all religions bring oil for the lamp as an offering

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