Mangalore :  The imposing structure of the  renovated Jamia Masjid at Kudroli  was inaugurated by K Rahman Khan, Union Minister for Minority Affairs at a function on February 16, Saturday.

The building in Mughal architectural style,  is on the model of the Jamia Masjid of Delhi.

In his address Rahman Khan urged the Muslim community to follow the footsteps of Prophet Mohammad and also devote time to social welfare activities. Moulana Mufti Mohammed Ashraf Ali Baqavi, member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar, Qazi of Dakshina Kannada district were the chief guests.

 K S Mohammed Masood, former MLC and President of Jamia Masjid, Kudroli who  presided over the function, said the mosque was originally built during the times of Tipu Sultan and was famous as Jodu Palli.

Deputy speaker N Yogish Bhat said religious places should promote peace and harmony.

Former Suratkal MLA Vijaykumar Shetty, Congress leader Ivan D’Souza,  MLA U T Khader; Mohammed Obaidulla Sharief, member of national council for promotion of Urdu language, government of India; Haji H S Usman, president of Dakshina Kannada district Wakf Board; corporator Abdul Azeez Kudroli; Y Mohammed Kunhi, president of district Hajj committee; Y Abdullah Kunhi, president of Zeenath Baksh Jumma Mosque, Bunder;   Moideen Bava, Congress leaders and others were present.