Periamet Mosque Explained

Periamet Mosque
Native Name:பெரியமேடு மசூதி
Native Name Lang:ta
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Municipality:Chennai
State:Tamil Nadu
Country:India
Map Type:India Tamil Nadu
Map Size:220px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:13.0847°N 80.2702°W
Architecture Type:mosque
Established:1838
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Capacity:4,000 worshipers
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The Periamet Mosque (ta|பெரியமேடு மசூதி) is a mosque situated on Vepery High Road in Chennai, India. The mosque is named after the Periamet neighbourhood in which it is located.

History

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 after India's independence. The structure can accommodate up to 4,000 worshipers.

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