Work Begins to Restore 135-year Mosque
"The building was renovated in 1904 and painted in 1993. Now, after over 21 years, the building will be restored to its former glory," said M S Abdul Rasheed, secretary of the association, the Times of India reported.
Members of the Jamath said donations for restoration of the building poured in after TOI reported on its dilapidated condition. "As the building is run by a private organisation, we do not accept donations. Instead, we are using the profit from rent paid by 17 shops located on the ground floor of the building and drawing from several other sources of income that the organization has," said Rasheed.
The association will spend Rs 5 lakh to rebuild the domes and strengthen the walls. The overall renovation is likely to cost Rs75 lakh. Complete restoration of the building will be done later.
