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Kuttichira Beach

Coordinates: 11°14′34″N 75°46′45″E / 11.242894°N 75.779271°E / 11.242894; 75.779271
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Kuttichira
Kuttichira is located in Kerala
Kuttichira
Kuttichira
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°14′34″N 75°46′45″E / 11.242894°N 75.779271°E / 11.242894; 75.779271
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKozhikode
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-11

Kuttichira or Thekkepuram is a quarter located inside the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] Its approximate boundaries are the Arabian Sea on the west, the Kallai river on the south, Vellayil village on the north, and Kozhikode town on the east.

Notable locations

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One of the oldest mosques in Kerala built in the Temple style of architecture. The office of Kozhikode Chief Qazi is situated here.[2][3]

Mishkal Mosque

A historical mosque in Kuttichira, where the grave of Qazi Muhammad - author of Muhiuddin Mala, Fathul Mubin and Khutbatul Jihadiya- is situated.

Muchundi Mosque

References

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  1. ^ Narayanan, M.G.S. (1972). 'The Zamorin's Gift to the Muccunti Mosque' in Cultural Symbiosis in Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Historical Society.
  2. ^ "Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira". 26 April 2009. Archived from the original on 26 April 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ Kamalakaran, Ajay. "Kuttichira - a great symbol of Kerala's pluralistic culture". OnManorama.