Malik Dinar Mosque
മാലിക് ദീനാർ പള്ളി
Said to have been founded by followers of Malik Dinar, an early Islamic preacher, it is one of the oldest mosques in Kerala.
The mosque is located in Thalangara, Kasaragod. Tradition holds that it is one of the mosques founded by Malik ibn Dinar and his companions, who arrived on the Malabar Coast in the 7th century. The present building is in traditional Kerala style, with finely carved wooden ceilings and hanging lamps, and the courtyard contains the tombs of his descendants. The annual Urus festival draws large numbers of devotees. Non-Muslims may visit the outer courtyard outside prayer times. Visitors should wear long clothing, and women should cover their heads with a scarf. It is about 3 km from Kasaragod railway station.
Opening hours
Visits allowed outside service times
Nearby sights
- Chandragiri Fort
- Kappil Beach
- Madhur Temple
- Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Bekal Fort
- Bekal Beach Park
- Hosdurg Fort
- Mannampurathu Kavu