Thousand Lights Mosque is famous for its architectural splendour. It is said that 1000 oil lamps were lit up to illuminate the hall of the Mosque, which gave it the name ‘Thousand Lights Mosque’. The mosque, built in the year 1820, exhibits a medieval architectural style. The mosque has multi-domes and two towering minarets. The minarets are at a height of about 64 feet above the ground.

Momineen from Royapettah, Pudupet, Triplicane and others come here for Jumma Nammaz, our Chief Shia Khazi sahib delivers the Friday sermon and leads the Friday prayers. The Shia Youths of this locality are very active in any kind of Religious activities. Particularly the Shia Islamic Federation (SIF). There is a Library attched to the Madarasa called "Markaz e Faiz e Islam" which conducts Seminar every month on different topics. The first Seminar was held on 9th of May 2010 Sunday after Namaaz e Maghribain at Thousand Lights premises, the topic was "Nusrat e Imam (as)", Moulana Syed Tazi Raza Aabidi Saahib from Hyderabad gave a Speech on Imam Mehdi (as) and also about our duties regarding Nusrat e Imams Thousand Lights is the Markaz (Centre) for Shias all over Tamil Nadu and is situated at the Anna Salai Road which is in the Heart of the City. Thousand Lights Mosque in Chennai derived its name from the lighting of about Thousand oil lamps .The Masjid is a well-known worship place for the Muslims in the Chennai city of Tamil Nadu. The mosque is popular for a number of reasons, such as its name, its architecture and its historical and religious importance. Built in 1820. The Chief Shia Khazi of Tamil Nadu Government is Ghulam Mohammed Mehdi Khan Saahib Qibla and his office is at the same place. The 10th Muharram Aashura procession and 20th Safar Arbayeen procession which starts from Royapettah ends here at Thousand Lights Mosque. Apart from these two processions any major event related to our Shia Muslim Community is held here.

This is a Shia Mosques 🕌 most probably it was built before 1400 centuries. It has a study centre also. It was found rebuild several times. It is a memorised things of Muslim intervention in chenni, India 🇮🇳 alone with others.

1000 Lights shia mosque is one of the oldest mosque in city built in 19th century. It is called 1000 lights because earlier 1000 lamps were being used in the mosque during evening prayers. This is the main markaz of all the sia muslim living in the city.

Alhumdulillah visited this mosque,one of the oldest mosque in Chennai , huge parking area and separate prayer hall for ladies.

The Thousand Light Shia Mosque is a very old and spectacular mosque. It is said that in the past, 1000 lamps were lit in this mosque for night light, hence the name of this place is Thousand Light.

Very well maintained. The Alam present here is more than 210 years old and it seems during olden times, there used to be 1000 lanterns present in the lawn to light up the place and that is why the name. It is a sacred place for Shia sect of muslims in Chennai. There are also wooden replicas of mausoleums of grand children of prophet.

Beware that its a shia mosque 🕌 I did visited it to see the sculpture without knowing though there were less people and i did prayed a little

Nice place to visit

Landmark.

A superb place to attend the Friday sermons. The Chief Shia Qazi explains the current political situation very well. The mosque is old and historical. It has a place for commemoration beside it. People also call it 'Bada Naksha'. It also has a graveyard in its vicinity.

No tickets. The watch men will accompany and shows around 200+ years old mosque and building.. Both men & women are allowed to enter the mosque but there is seperate path for women.

200 year old mosque in Chennai. It's a beautiful mosque and good to visit in the evening during sunset and the mosque lights are so good. Peaceful inside. Beautiful architecture. Separate prayer hall for men and women.

Good place, women are not allowed inside the mosque, there is a separate queue via parda. It will take around 20 mins to cover this place

It’s a distinctive monument of the old madras. I’m glad to see cultures coexist in Chennai unlike other states and this mosque serves a witness. ?? Muslim brothers frequent this place and the locality is prone to traffic jam.

It was neat, no restriction for anybody coming in.

Thousand Lights is a multi-domed mosque in Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship and azadari for Shia.

Huge library, supportive authorities and knowledgeable preachers. One of the old masjid in Chennai located at heart of city.

Shia Mosque , students must visit once

This mosque is situated at one of the prime areas in Anna salai. Very easy to reach and so much of transportation available for public. Metro is very close by and hence it makes it easy for many. There is also lots of eateries and cafes close to this location. It is also close to sathyam cinemas and many other malls like Spencer and express Avenue.

It’s a Heritage of Chennai people & Mosque Has unique architecture value . Structurally good design but it is not a ancient mosque. I visited at evening time after sunset. And very beautiful

Peaceful ambience inside. Basically, I went as a college study visit to the mosque, so you need to get permission few days prior the visit for any official purpose.

Thousand Lights is a multi-domed mosque in Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship and azadari for Shia Muslims in the city.[2] The mosque was built in 1810 by Arcot Nawab Umdat ul-Umara.[1][3] It was constructed in medieval architecture.[1] The site of the mosque was previously occupied by an assembly hall. There was a tradition of lighting thousand oil lamps to illuminate the assembly hall. The mosque thus gets its name from this tradition.[4] The chief Shia Qazi of Chennai functions from the mosque, and the post has been continuously held by the same family.[3

This is best Mosque in Chennai..all facilities available. But little more improvement has to be done ..After finishing majlis people are throwing..plastic glasses and paper tea cups on the floors.. Dustbins have to be keept 🗑 in the areas. And while distribute majlis tabaruk..there is no proper arrangement to take the meal...I mean queue system should be followed. Volunteers should help the elderly to get the means.

(Translated by Google) Masha Allah (Original) Masha Allah

Best mosque in the whole south India

Historical and beautiful masjid (mosque)

Famous mosque. Nice architecture

Though it looks stanning at night, day beauty didn't broke our heart.

Thousand light mosque is one of the famous Mosque in chennai. Actually it's a multipurpose place.There is ashurkhana also available.Caretakers of this mosque are very helpful.

This mosque is oldest mosque and worship is diffrent bcoz this mosq is shia mosque

Simplicity of the domes of the masjid is very attractive.

Serene , divine and connects to my soul....what more

Thousand light trade mark this place

renowned for its architectural beauty

Lovely spiritual place

That's nice Mosque and It's really Beautiful

Great mosque ❤️

mind relaxing spot.

Islam temple

This is old mass Thousand Light

World Wonder

Loved the people spiritual and their love to humans

Its a heritage and you can feel the History when you enter the mosque. Mosque has very minimalist design and classy interiors that will surely please you.

Landmark

(Translated by Google) Haaaa haaa (Original) Haaaa haaa

Very big mosque around

Beautiful architecture

Place of worship. Peaceful

Wow

Beautiful mosque

Best historical & beautiful mosque in chennai.

Nice

Shiah Mosque of Chennai, India

ITS DIRTY PLACE,,,,,

In main area, pigeons at entrance was nice to look

Also best place for sia weddings

Really love this mosque from my child hood

hierarchical

Peaceful place..

Good

One of the famous place in Chennai India

RoadBlocking trafficking

Respect for humanity holy shrine imam Hussain and hazrath abbas a.s .

Nice and good architecture

Good

Famous in chennai

Comfortable to offer prayers & human namaz

Can be reach thousand light metro railway station or through bus

I did not visit mosque. There is bus stand nearby. I went there to catch bus

Very good place

Ma sha Allah very Good

Thousand Lights Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship for Shia muslims .

Good maintenance

Place of peace

Peaceful place

(Translated by Google) SAI DWARKA (Original) SAI DWARKA

It’s a Heritage of Chennai people & Mosque Has unique architecture value ♥️

This mosque is very nice

Best place to visit

Place of God

Nice

(Translated by Google) Alhamdulillah (Original) Alhamdulillah

One of the oldest mosque in chennai very beautiful and I love to Salah der

Since the architecture has a special corner in the heart of Chennai, Thousand Lights Mosque stands tall in this list. The place has got its name because of a special feature i.e. a total of 1000 oil lamps light up the hall of the mosque. Imagine the beauty!!! Also, it is one of the biggest mosques in the country.

Good

The aura of this place is unmatched. Blessed to visit it. It has the mosque, the gathering hall, the library, the shia marriage office, the cooking area, the deceased bathing area and the graveyard. The gathering hall has two floors. First floor has duplicated shrines for people's visit and prayers. It also has the 1000 year old light, which gave the place its name.

Good place for prayer and momentum in Tamilnadu state of the heart

MashaaAllah very nice mosque. Peaceful place. Mosque is light with the help of more than thousand lights

This masjid is very peaceful. You can find positive vibes here. Nice place to perform Friday (jumma) prayers. Allows seprate section for womens to pray on Friday (jumma). Provides parking facilities.

Can i get anyone’s contact number at shia mosque!!! Needs to ask about arbaeen programme at masjid

Structurally good design but it is not a ancient mosque. I visited at evening time after sunset. Good lighting is there on Minarets and on the Dom of the mosque .

A Shia Ithna Ashari place of worship that is more than a century old. Adam's(Shia Islamic flags) and Shrine replicas are over a century old. Very peaceful.

If u don't the word "shia" means they don't follow the prophet Mohammad peace be upon him..

Very well maintained. The Alam present here is more than 210 years old and it seems during olden times, there used to be 1000 lanterns present in the lawn to light up the place and that is why the name. It is a sacred place for Shia sect of muslims in Chennai. There are also wooden replicas of mausoleums of grand children of prophet.

A superb place to attend the Friday sermons. The Chief Shia Qazi explains the current political situation very well. The mosque is old and historical. It has a place for commemoration beside it. People also call it 'Bada Naksha'. It also has a graveyard in its vicinity

Thousand Lights is a multi-domed mosque in Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship and azadari for Shia. This masjid is very peaceful. You can find positive vibes here. Nice place to perform Friday (jumma) prayers. Allows seprate section for womens to pray on Friday (jumma). Provides parking facilities.

It's an absolute splendid location and arena to perform prayers and the food served on special occasions are absolutely phenomenal, In other terms to state it's a stress buster for Muslims across Chennai.🕌

A popular mosquito located in Chennai is known to be one of the largest multi dome mosque in India. Beautifully constructed, well known for its architecture, good place to worship.

The Thousand Light Shia Mosque is a very old and spectacular mosque. It is said that in the past, 1000 lamps were lit in this mosque for night light, hence the name of this place is Thousand Light.

Thousand lights is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship and azadari for Shia Muslims in the city.

Thousand lights shia mosque 🕌 is not maintained well, I request community👥👥👥 members to take care well of this mosque. It seems it's not cleaned or maintained well.

Holy place for worship... Well maintained... The best time to visit is during the month of Ramzan...

Best place for prayers . Calm and serene place . Blessed part is you have a mosque , graveyard, madarsa, library , marriage hall and a hussainiya at the same place .