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Kunnanjeri Juma Masjid Kuttoor Vengara

Kunnajeri Juma musjid is unique for its construction diversity, Arabic Calligraphy and is backed by Historical documents, the ancestor of “Koolipilakkal Family” in Kuttoor build this Mosque and looked after this mosque for centuries (Mutavalli).

Kunnajeri Juma musjid is unique for its construction diversity, Arabic Calligraphy and is backed by Historical documents, the ancestor of “Koolipilakkal Family” in Kuttoor build this Mosque and looked after this mosque for centuries (Mutavalli).

There was a dispute in the appointment of Kazi (Local Judge) between the power full families and Ponnani Makhdhoom Thangal directly intervened to the issue then decided to appoint a Kazhi directly from ponnai authority as solutions to the dispute.

The verses and the Arabic Calendar Year(1678) etched on the main door during the construction of this mosque is well protected and looks as new even today, The Calligraphy works and Craftworks in this mosque needs to draw more attentions from the archeological departments and History students

The Wood works of the mosque showcases beauty of craftsmanship of olden days, 130 years old clock made by St.homas and Company still works as signature of British Technical Expertise, The Library in this mosque has many centuries old historical books, the alumni of this mosque’s “Durs” (Religious education) are renowned all over the world and Distinguished Scholars served as Teacher(Mu “a” llims) in the Durs