The Mamoor Mosque, also known as the Masjid-e-Mamoor and sometimes referred to as the Big Mosque, is a mosque located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque is situated on Angappan Street in George Town,[1] also called Muthialpet, and is the oldest surviving mosque in George Town.[2]
| Mamoor Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque in Chennai | |
| Coordinates | 13°05′40″N 80°17′24″E / 13.0945°N 80.2901°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Established | 18th century |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret | One |
| Materials | Granite |
The mosque was built in the 18th century on the same design as Wallajah Mosque, and was rebuilt in granite by the Nawab of Carnatic, Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, in the late 19th century. Since then, the mosque has been frequently renovated.[3]
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References
edit- ↑ Muthusamy, R (15 July 2023). "Masji-e-Mamoor (Mosque) George Town Chennai 2". Chennai City. Retrieved 1 March 2025 – via Aminus3.
- ↑ Lakshmi, C. S., ed. (2004). The Unhurried City: Writings on Chennai. India: Penguin Books. pp. 30–31. ISBN 9780143030263. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ↑ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 330. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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