Goa - Mosques

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Museums and art galleries are the treasure troves of incredibly rich cultural heritage of Goa. The collections at various museums and art galleries offer a glimpse of a glorious past. Religious, historical, social and economic developments of Goa since ancient times are carefully preserved here from destruction. We invite you to a tour of some famous Goan museums and art galleries. Jama Masjid 26kms. from Margoa at Sanguem. Built in last century, the Jama Masjid was completely renovated in 1959. The new structure is remarkable for its harmonious proportions and elegant simplicity. It has four minarets whilst the entrance facade is flanked by two elegant turrets surmounted by pillared kiosks. A dome-shaped kiosk rises in the centre of the four minarets. Festivals are celebrated here with due solemnity and éclat by the rejoicing devotees. . Safa Shahouri Masjid The Safa Shahouri Masjid, the biggest and most famous of the 27 mosque in Ponda taluka was built in 1560 by Ibrahim Adilshah of Bijapur. Adjacent to the mosque is a well constructed masonry tanks with chamber with 'maharab' designs. The mosque and tank were formerly surrounded by extensive garden with many fountains. They were all destroyed during the Portuguese rule. The two major festivals Id UI-Fitr and Ud-Duha are celebrated at this mosque with great pomp and are attended by large number of people. Namazgarh Built during the Muslim era in Goa, it is situated on a hilltop facing the town of Bicholim.

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