An elder strikes the traditional drum inside Mishkal Mosque, Kuttichira, maintaining the centuries-old practice of marking prayer times. The Mishkal Mosque in Kuttichira, Kozhikode, is a 650-year-old wooden mosque built by Arab trader Nakhooda Mishkal. Once five-stories tall, it was partially restored by the Zamorin after Portuguese attacks.
The Mishkal Mosque in Kuttichira, Kozhikode, is a 650-year-old wooden marvel built by the Arab trader Nakhooda Mishkal. Once a five-storied structure, it was partially damaged during a Portuguese attack in 1510 and later restored by the Zamorin, reflecting Kerala’s legacy of communal harmony.
The prayer hall of the Malik Dinar Mosque showcases Kerala’s traditional wooden architecture, with massive carved pillars, intricate panelling, and shelves holding sacred texts. It is believed to have been founded in 642 CE by Malik Ibn Dinar.
