Madayi Mosque, Kannur

The Naura of The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, "a great emporium of the spice trade" - Kannur is a treasure trove of legendary chronicles. Replete with glorious moments of fascinating history, a visit to the land of coconuts is incomplete without a trip to the magnificent Kannur. The district of Cannanore derives its name from the city of Kannur because it houses the central office.

Kannur is enveloped by Kasargod in the North, Kozhikode on its Southern borders, the Western Ghats on its East and the Arabian Sea on its West. In this history-ridden city, there are stunning monuments, that claims huge footfalls every year. The Madayi mosque is one such architectural marvel.

The mosque dates back to 1124 A.D. Malik Ibn Dinar is believed to have laid the foundation stone of this fantastic piece of art. The former was a sermonizer of Prophet Mohammad's tenets and traveled across several countries to popularize the Holy Man's commandments. Tourists flock to view a mammoth slab of white marble that stands on display at the mosque. The folk lore has it that Malik Ibn Dinar imported it from the sacred city of Mecca. The Arab influence is embossed in the aesthetics of the mosque. Those wander lust bitten visitors can team up their visit to the mosque with a visit to the ramshackle fortress whose roots can be traced back to the reign of Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. Do not forget to enjoy the Theyyam and pay a visit to the thriving handloom industry.

Tourists can go on a sojourn of the Madayi Mosque by availing the aerial route and railways. You can get down at the Calicut Airport and travel to the mosque. The Kannur railway station is the located at a very short distance from the Madayi Mosque.

Last Updated on 24 May 2011