The Cheraman Juma Mosque is a mosque in Kodungallur in the Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India. According to hagiographical legends, it is claimed that the mosque was built in 629 CE by Malik Bin Dinar; and consequently, it is claimed to be the first mosque to be built in India, and the oldest mosque on the Indian subcontinent that is in current use.
Location: Methala, Kodungalloor, Thrissur district, Kerala
Completed: 629 CE; or 14-15th century · 1568 CE (rebuild) · 1984 (extensions) · 2022 (restoration)
Affiliation: Sunni Islam
Status: Active
Country: India
Style: Kerala-Islamic · Vastu shastra
Founder: Malik Bin Dinar · (at the behest of Cheraman Perumal)
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