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Kerala mosque allows women inside for first time in 1,000 yrs
For the first time in its history, the 1,000-year-old mosque at Thazhathangady here, famous for its rich architecture and wood carvings, has thrown open its doors for Muslim women in Kerala. Women were allowed to enter the mosque on Sunday to take a look at its famed architecture.
Kottayam: For the first time in its history, the 1,000-year-old mosque at Thazhathangady here, famous for its rich architecture and wood carvings, has thrown open its doors for Muslim women in Kerala. Women were allowed to enter the mosque on Sunday to take a look at its famed architecture.
Thousands of Muslim women, including tourists, flocked the mosque from various parts of Kerala and abroad. The move comes at a time when the demand for permitting women at places of worship is gaining ground.
"This is a 1,000-year-old mosque. Our women had not seen it so far and had a great desire to visit the holy place. So the mosque committee decided to allow women to visit it on 24 April and 8 May", president of the mosque committee Nawab Mulladom said.
The mosque was not opened for "any celebrations or for offering prayers. It was only to allow women to see the place", he said, adding the men were asked to leave the mosque before the women entered. Muslim women wore their traditional attire during the visit.
Fathima, one of the lucky ones to enter the holy place, said, "Standing before many historical mosques, I had always wanted to enter and offer worship. But I was afraid of even expressing that desire. I am happy that such an opportunity has come now".
Situated on the banks of the Meenachil river, the mosque is famous for its rich architecture, wood carvings and beauty. The mosque, considered the oldest in India, is also known as the 'Taj Juma Masjid'.
It has a square inner courtyard, an exquisitely carved wooden gabled roof, a traditional bathing area and lovely latticed windows, making it resemble a king's palace.
