Periamet Mosque

Mosque in Chennai, India

Periamet Mosque is a mosque situated on Vepery High Road in Chennai, India. The mosque is named after the Periamet neighbourhood in which it is located.

History

The Periamet mosque was constructed in 1838 by hides and skins' dealers, then later by Haji Mohamed Khasim Baig Sahib, The mosque has been rebuilt twice after India's independence. The structure can accommodate up to 4,000 worshipers.

References

  • flagIndia portal
  • Islam portal
  • Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 350. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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