About Jamia Masjid, Campbell Bay
Jamia Masjid is the principal mosque located in Campbell Bay Bazaar on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Situated in the southernmost inhabited settlement of India, it serves the local Muslim community including settlers and traders. The mosque features a simple functional structure with a prayer hall and minaret, providing a place for daily prayers and religious gatherings in this remote island town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest, functional mosque located in the main bazaar area of Campbell Bay. The structure includes a prayer hall, minaret and ablution area set within a small compound. The surroundings are a quiet island town with local shops and residential areas. Visitors can observe the exterior architecture and the peaceful community atmosphere. Access is primarily for prayer and respectful exterior viewing outside prayer times.
Key highlights
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Principal mosque serving Campbell Bay on Great Nicobar Island
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Located in Campbell Bay Bazaar, the main settlement area
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Simple functional architecture with prayer hall and minaret
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Important community and religious centre for the local Muslim population
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Southernmost major mosque in India