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Udupi: Masjid with separate space for women is all set for inauguration

August 7, 2012

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Udupi, August 7: The Jamia Masjid at Udupi which was previously in a state of disintegration has been renovated and is all set for inauguration. The 18,000 sq. feet structure was built at a cost of rupees 3 crores.

Located near city bus stand, the renovated building consists of three floors which can facilitate around 3,000 people to offer Namaz at a time. The ground floor has an expanse of 5,200 sq. feet, the first floor of 6000 sq. feet and the second has 4,500 sq. feet. It is the first time that a masjid of this scale has been built in the Udupi district.

The mosque, which is built according to the Mughal style of architecture, includes an attractive dome and a minaret.

Jamia Masjid Managing Committee President T.S. Budan Basha said that the mosque would hold classes to teach the Quran and lessons in Arabic in the evenings. It would not, however, function as a full-fledged Madrasa.

Another speciality of this masjid is that it has a separate hall for women which can facilitate 400 women to offer Namaz at all five times in a day. A separate road has been paved for women to reach the mosque. Separate washrooms have been constructed for men and women.

Since most people these days reside in flats, it becomes difficult to carry out some pre-funeral rituals like bathing and enshrouding the deceased as per the Islamic Shariah. Hence, two separate rooms have been constructed in the mosque - 'Mayyat Ghusul Khana' is meant to cleanse and bathe the deceased, while 'Kafan Khana' is meant to wrap the body in cloth (kafan).

The Masjid will be inaugurated on August 10 by main donor Hidayuthulla Abbas, Uchila. Khateeb of the Masjid Mohiyuddin Jeelani will deliver the Friday sermon and lead Namaz. There will also be Iftar programme in the evening.

Bangalore-based Sajjad Associate is the architect of the Masjid and S.N. Constructions, Udupi, are the contractors.

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