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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 ιclat 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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