Kuttichira Beach

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Kuttichira
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Kuttichira
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°14′34″N75°46′45″E / 11.242894°N 75.779271°E / 11.242894; 75.779271
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Kerala
District Kozhikode
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration KL-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

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]

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Mishkal Mosque

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

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Muchundi Mosque

References

  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.