Kazimar Grand Mosque also known as Kazimar Beria Palivasal is the first established Islamic mosque in Madurai, founded by Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, believed to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. Today, the mosque is considered a distinctive religious architectural marvel of the city, with its multiple domes, towering minarets and spacious courtyards that accommodate approximately 2,500 worshippers. The mosque includes a cemetery and a mausoleum for important Islamic figures.