Mamoor Mosque

Mamoor Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationGeorge Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Mamoor Mosque is located in Chennai
Mamoor Mosque
Location of the mosque in Chennai
Geographic coordinates13°05′40″N 80°17′24″E / 13.0945°N 80.2901°E / 13.0945; 80.2901
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Date established18th century
Specifications
Minaret(s)One
MaterialsGranite

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]

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

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  1. ^ Muthusamy, R (15 July 2023). "Masji-e-Mamoor (Mosque) George Town Chennai 2". Chennai City. Retrieved 1 March 2025 – via Aminus3.
  2. ^ Lakshmi, C. S., ed. (2004). The Unhurried City: Writings on Chennai. India: Penguin Books. pp. 30–31. ISBN 9780143030263. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  3. ^ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 330. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.