Now, let me take you back in time to the year 1776 when the original mosque was built. It was actually a part of a fort, built under the reign of the famous Tipu Sultan. But alas, during the British rule, the mosque was destroyed. However, fear not, because our hero, Haji Mohammed Pillai Rawther, came to the rescue!
Between 1901 and 1910, Haji Mohammed Pillai Rawther made it his mission to build a new mosque in place of the old one. And you know what? He didn't just build it, he even arranged for his burial right next to the mosque. Talk about dedication!
To honor his memory, a street nearby was named after him. So, if you're ever strolling through the area, don't forget to take a turn onto Haji Mohammed Pillai Rawther Street. It's like a tribute to his immense contribution.
Now, fast forward to 1924, Lena Mohammad Rawuthar became the first President of the mosque. He was quite the go-getter because he took it upon himself to construct facilities for Islamic education. Education is always a good idea, right?
The mosque was officially registered under 'Act XXI of 1860' on May 2, 1924. And let me tell you, they didn't just have a handful of members, oh no! They had a whopping 195 members of the congregation sign that document.
In fact, the management of the mosque was carried out by 21 passionate individuals. Can you believe it? They were all dedicated to the cause. Now, I won't bore you with all the names, but let's just say Haji M. M. Mohammed Meideen Rowther, Lena Mohammed Rowther, and S. M. Ismail Rowther were just a few of them.
So, there you have it, my friend, the Kottaimedu Mosque, a place that stands tall with a rich history and a community that came together to make it thrive. Truly a testament to the spirit of unity and faith!
Alrighty, let's move on to our next stop. Off we go!
