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Chennai has a distinct and ancient Muslim heritage. The Tamil Muslims, known locally as Labbai, trace their roots to Arab traders who came to the Coromandel Coast over a thousand years ago. The Wallajah Mosque in Triplicane, built in 1795, is one of South India's most revered mosques. Chennai's Muslim community plays a vital role in the city's trade, cuisine, and cultural fabric — from the fragrant biryani of Triplicane to the Sufi shrines along the coast.
Arab traders arrived on the Tamil Nadu coast as early as the 7th century CE, establishing one of the oldest Muslim communities in India.
The Wallajah Big Mosque in Triplicane was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah in 1795 and remains a major spiritual centre.
The tomb of the Islamic scholar Shaikh Muhammad Yusuf, near Royapuram, is a significant pilgrimage site for local Muslims.
Tamil Nadu's unique Dakhni cuisine, particularly the Ambur and Arcot styles of Biryani, are beloved across India.
Chennai's Triplicane and Royapuram areas have some of the oldest mosques in South India, many dating to the 17th and 18th centuries.
RuhVerse uses the University of Islamic Sciences (Karachi) method for Chennai, with Fajr and Isha angles of 18°.
Yes, because Chennai is further south and shares the same time zone (IST) as all of India, its Fajr time is typically around 20–40 minutes later than Delhi during winter months.
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 is expected around March 20–21, 2026, subject to moon sighting. The Eid prayer is traditionally held at the Chepauk Stadium ground and the Wallajah Mosque.