Kuthba Mosque

Kuthba Mosque is a historic mosque located in White Town, Puducherry, near Goubert Market and Mullah Street. Considered one of the oldest mosques in Puducherry, it is dated to the 18th century during the French colonial period. The mosque features simple Islamic architecture with subtle French colonial influences and remains an active place of worship for the local Muslim community, known for daily prayers and Friday congregations.

Visitors can expect a modest, active mosque situated in the heritage quarter of White Town surrounded by colonial-era streets and markets. The exterior shows white-washed walls, arched entrances and minarets, while the interior contains a prayer hall used for daily prayers. The surroundings are urban and busy, close to Goubert Market. Visitors can view the architecture from outside and, outside prayer times, observe the quiet courtyard and community activity.

Kuthba Mosque is regarded as one of the earliest mosques in Puducherry, believed to have been established in the 18th century during French colonial rule. It reflects the long-standing Muslim settlement in the town and the coexistence of French colonial and Islamic architectural elements in the heritage quarter.

The mosque serves as an important religious centre for the Muslim community of Puducherry, hosting daily prayers and Friday Kuthba congregations. It represents the Islamic heritage within the predominantly French colonial townscape of White Town and is visited for its religious and cultural value.