Hafiz Ahmad Khan Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Chepauk, Chennai, India.
Hafiz Ahmad Khan Mosque is a stone structure located in Chepauk, Chennai, serving as an Islamic place of worship with regional architectural characteristics of Tamil Nadu. The building displays design elements typical of Islamic religious architecture in the area.
The mosque was founded in 1818 by Hafiz Ahmad Khan, a court official during the Carnatic period. The building underwent complete reconstruction in 2008 to restore and modernize the structure.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for Muslims in the Muthialpet area and hosts regular daily prayers. It holds an important role in the religious and community life of the neighborhood.
The mosque is located approximately 4 kilometers from Government Estate Metro station and is accessible by several transportation options in central Chennai. Visitors should be aware of prayer times and dress appropriately when visiting a place of worship.
The founder Hafiz Ahmad Khan was the brother of Bahram Jung, who built the nearby Bahram Jung Mosque. This family connection reveals how one influential family shaped the religious landscape of Chennai during the 19th century.
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