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Periamet Mosque

Coordinates:13°05′05″N80°16′13″E/ 13.08468°N 80.27018°E/13.08468; 80.27018
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Periamet Mosqueis amosquesituated onVepery High RoadinChennai,India.The mosque is named after thePeriametneighbourhood in which it is located.

History[edit]

The Periamet mosque was constructed in 1838 by hides and skins' dealers, then later by Haji Mohamed Khasim Baig Sahib, The mosque has been rebuilt twice afterIndia's independence.The structure can accommodate up to 4,000 worshipers.

References[edit]

  • Muthiah, S.(2004).Madras Rediscovered.East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 350.ISBN81-88661-24-4.

13°05′05″N80°16′13″E/ 13.08468°N 80.27018°E/13.08468; 80.27018