Mohaideen Andavar Mosque, Islamic prayer hall in Nagapattinam, India.
Mohaideen Andavar Mosque is a prayer hall in Thirukkalachery with two minarets and a large central dome modeled after the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. The building serves as a gathering place for prayers, community events, and daily worship activities.
The building was constructed in 1936 through donations from local philanthropists and Indian immigrants from Malaya and French Indochina. Major reconstruction took place in 1990 to modernize and expand the structure.
The mosque was built with generous donations from Hindu communities, showing strong interfaith cooperation in the region. This collaboration continues to shape how the community gathers and worships together today.
The building is located on Mosque Street in Thirukkalachery and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should be prepared for busy prayer times and wear appropriate clothing.
Funding came from Indian workers living overseas who wanted to support their home community. This connection to the diaspora makes the building a place of memory for migration-based ties.
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