In a momentous event marked by joy and reverence, the newly expanded and elegantly renovated TanzeemMilliya Masjid in Bhatkal’sNawayath Colony was formally inaugurated, earning its place as Karnataka’s second-largest mosque. With the capacity to accommodate 10,000 worshippers, this architectural gem now stands just behind Bengaluru’s City Jamia Masjid in size, reports the SahilOnline.
Originally established in 1962 and designated a Jumma Masjid two years later, the mosque has witnessed decades of community growth. The rising number of worshippers from Bhatkal, especially from Nawayath Colony, Azad Nagar, and Kargedde, made expansion inevitable. After 16 years of unwavering community effort, the dream has finally materialised into a majestic three-storey masjid spread over 70,000 square feet, rising to a height of 85 feet.
Currently, the first floor serves as the main prayer hall, while plans are underway to convert the ground floor into a modern Islamic centre. Both floors will be opened during Jumma and Eid prayers. The mosque features six entrances, two elevators, and ample parking inside and along the roadside for the convenience of worshippers.
In addition to its spacious prayer areas, the masjid boasts wudu facilities for 150 people at once, separate washrooms and wudu spaces on the upper floor, and dedicated prayer halls for women, especially catering to female worshippers visiting from outside the town.