Cheraman Juma Masjid

Built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the Cheraman mosque has finely crafted woodwork especially in the pulpit, and uses a traditional Kerala brass oil lamp, mostly found in Hindu temples. There is an ancient ceremonial pond near the mosque which is still intact.  It is believed that the old two tombs, seen here belongs to Habib Bin Malik, son of Malik Bin Dinar, and his wife Khumarriah. A block of white marble in the mosque is believed to have been brought from Mecca.

Devotees in large numbers visit the mosque especially during Ramzan, and they include pilgrims from different communities. Perhaps this is the only mosque where 'Vidyarambham' is performed on the Vijaya Dasami day and many non- Muslim devotees initiate their children into the world of literacy at the mosque. Women are not allowed into the mosque at any time. The mosque is managed by a Mahallu Committee elected as per the by laws, consisting of only adult members for a period of two years.

There are many historical places in the vicinity of the mosque. The old palace of the Chera kings and a Mahadeva temple is just 250 metres away from the mosque. The famous Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple is 2km away and the site where St. Thomas landed in 52 AD is around 5 km away from the mosque. 

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