Malik Dinar Mosque

Over the years, Kasaragod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast of India. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Dinar. According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad, the mosques at Kodungallur, Kollam, Madayi, Barkur, Mangalore, Kasaragod, Kannur, Dharmadam, Panthalayini, and Chaliyam, were built during the era of Malik Ibn Dinar, and they are among the oldest mosques in Indian subcontinent. It is believed that Malik Dinar died in Thalangara. The mosque was completed in , on the 13th Rajab. The mosque was renovated in 1809; and, was extensively remodelled in 2018 when the additional wings, domes, and minaret were added, under the guidance of T. A. Abdul Rahiman Haji. Another notable mosque in Kasaragod is the Theruvath Mosque, which is in the centre of the town. Holy grave The mosque contains the dargah of Malik Dinar, one of the Swahaba and the place is sacred to Muslims. The mosque is a prominent pilgrim centre of Kasaragod district. == Uroos ==

The Malik Dinar Uroos is one of the main observations of Indian Muslims that celebrate the arrival of Malik Dinar to Kerala. It is conducted in the month of Muharram and lasts for one month. It includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visiting of tomb), Pataka Uyarthal (flag hosting), and food serving to all peoples on the last day of the uroos called Annadanam. == Gallery ==

Malik Deenar Islamic Academy side view.jpg|Madrassa Malik Deenar Juma Masjid.jpg|The mosque in 2012, prior to its major expansion Old Malikdeenar.jpg|The original mosque, before renovations Malik Deenar Mosque, Kasaragod 2018.jpg|The expanded mosque and dargah, with the old mosque in centre MalikDeenarMosque-Talangara.jpg|The cemetery Malikdeenar Orphanage.jpg|Orphanage == See also ==