Safa Mosque, Goa

Safa Mosque, Goa

The Safa Mosque or Safa Shahouri Mosque is located about 2km from Ponda, Goa. This mesmerizing piece of Islamic monument is a fusion of Indo-Islamic style, built during the 16th century in 1560 by the Sultan of Bijapur – Ibrahim Adil Shah. The Safa Masjid of Ponda holds significant cultural value and represents medieval Goa's rich history and culture. The walls of the Mosque do not bear any inscriptions, unlike most other mosques. On the south of the Mosque is a masonry tank with Mihrab designs standing adjacent to the Mosque. The premise of the Mosque consists of gardens and fountains. The roof is built with terracotta tiles, which accommodate a rectangular prayer hall. The walls of the Mosque reflect the intricate Mughal era designs and are built in an arched shape. This is the largest Mosque of Goa and attracts many Muslim devotees, historians, and tourists from across the globe throughout the year.

Safa Mosque or Safa Shahouri Mosque is a mosque located at Ponda within Goa, India. It is a sixteenth-century Islamic Monument and has a complex consisting of a garden and fountains. The terracotta tile roof accommodates a rectangular prayer hall. It is an ASI-protected Monument of National Importance in Goa. On its South is a masonry tank measuring 30 by 30 meters with Mihrab designs. According to V.T. June, the mosque was built in 1560 by the Bijapur ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah I, about 2 km from the center of Ponda. The mosque may be datable to the Adil shah period or even earlier. The mosque doesn't bear any inscription, nor are there historical records that mention its construction; the exact date is unknown. During Portuguese rule over Goa, the mosque was damaged and burned by the Portuguese. The mosque was left in ruins until it was partially reconstructed in the 1980s.


Address:

kaziwada, Ponda, Goa 403401, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Goa

District:

North Goa

Year Built:

1560