Thousand Lights Mosque
One of the largest and most iconic mosques in South India, named for the thousands of oil lamps that once lit the interior, located in the heart of Chennai.
📍 Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006
🏛️ Est. 1810
🕌 Jummah: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
👥 5,000+ capacity
✓ Women's prayer area
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History of Thousand Lights Mosque
The Thousand Lights Mosque (Masjid-e-Azam) was built around 1810 and is one of the most recognisable buildings in Chennai. It is named for the thousands of oil lamps that illuminated its large prayer hall before electricity. The mosque's distinctive green dome dominates the skyline of central Chennai and serves as a spiritual landmark for Tamil Muslims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thousand Lights Mosque located? ▾
Thousand Lights Mosque is located at Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006.
What time is Jummah prayer at Thousand Lights Mosque? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Thousand Lights Mosque are held at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Thousand Lights Mosque? ▾
Daily prayer times near Thousand Lights Mosque follow the Chennai schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Chennai, India.
Why is it called the Thousand Lights Mosque? ▾
The mosque was named for the thousands of oil lamps used to illuminate its interior in the pre-electricity era.
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