--- title: "Wallajah Big Mosque — Chennai | Prayer Times & Jummah" description: "Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai — Listed Jummah: 1:15 PM (confirm locally). Facilities and today's Chennai prayer times, updated daily." url: https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/wallajah-big-mosque-chennai/ canonical: https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/wallajah-big-mosque-chennai/ updated: 2026-09-25 publisher: Global Prayer Times (Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd) licence: Free to quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL --- > Source: https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/wallajah-big-mosque-chennai/ — updated 2026-09-25. Generated at build time from the same content the HTML page serves. Prayer start times are calculated; confirm congregation (iqamah) times with the mosque. Chennai, India # Wallajah Big Mosque One of the oldest mosques in Chennai, built in 1795 by the Nawab of Arcot, with twin minarets that are a landmark of the historic Triplicane area. Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Asia/Kolkata. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting. [Chennai prayer times](https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/) · [India](https://globalprayertimes.org/india/) · [Directions (OpenStreetMap)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Triplicane%20High%20Rd%2C%20Triplicane%2C%20Chennai%20600005%2C%20Chennai%2C%20India) Schedule date 2026-09-25 · Asia/Kolkata. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque. Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai, India is listed as 1:15 PM; this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. The mosque is located at Triplicane High Rd, Triplicane, Chennai 600005. Today's Chennai prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times. Next prayer in Chennai, India Today in Chennai Fajr 04:48 · Dhuhr 12:01 · Asr 16:21 · Maghrib 18:03 · Isha 19:14 Live countdown after the page loads ## Chennai prayer times today **Begins** = start of each prayer window for Chennai. Each mosque sets its own **iqamah** (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly. Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026 ### Fajr 04:48 ### Sunrise 05:58 ### Dhuhr 12:01 ### Asr 16:21 ### Maghrib 18:03 ### Isha 19:14 ## About Wallajah Big Mosque The Wallajah Mosque, popularly known as the 'Big Mosque', was built in 1795 by Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, the Nawab of the Carnatic. Its two minarets rise 30 metres above the Triplicane area of Chennai and the mosque remains one of the most important for Chennai's Tamil Muslim community. **Address** Triplicane High Rd, Triplicane, Chennai 600005 **Founded** 1795 **Jummah** 1:15 PM ### Facilities - Women's prayer area ## Frequently asked questions Where is Wallajah Big Mosque located? Wallajah Big Mosque is located at Triplicane High Rd, Triplicane, Chennai 600005, Chennai, India. What time is Jummah at Wallajah Big Mosque? Jummah at Wallajah Big Mosque is typically at 1:15 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays. What are daily prayer times at Wallajah Big Mosque? Daily prayer times at Wallajah Big Mosque follow the Chennai timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for India. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time. What is the history of Wallajah Big Mosque? The Wallajah Mosque, popularly known as the 'Big Mosque', was built in 1795 by Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, the Nawab of the Carnatic. Its two minarets rise 30 metres above the Triplicane area of Chennai and the mosque remains one of the most important for Chennai's Tamil Muslim community. Is there a women's prayer area at Wallajah Big Mosque? Yes, Wallajah Big Mosque has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements. Is there parking at Wallajah Big Mosque? Parking availability near Wallajah Big Mosque varies by location in Chennai. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available. ## Other mosques in Chennai [### Thousand Lights Mosque Chennai, India 📍 Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006 One of the largest and most iconic mosques in South India, named for the thousands of oil lamps that once lit the interior, located in the heart of Chennai. Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM · confirm locally](https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/thousand-lights-mosque-chennai/) [Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Anna%20Salai%2C%20Thousand%20Lights%2C%20Chennai%20600006%2C%20Chennai%2C%20India) [### Masjid-e-Quba Chennai Chennai, India 📍 Pallavaram, Chennai A large modern mosque in the southern suburbs of Chennai serving the city's growing Muslim community. Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM · confirm locally](https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/pallavaram-mosque-chennai/) [Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Pallavaram%2C%20Chennai%2C%20Chennai%2C%20India) [← Back to Chennai prayer times](https://globalprayertimes.org/india/chennai/) [Browse all mosques](https://globalprayertimes.org/mosques/) ## Embed Chennai prayer times on your site Free iframe widget — no API key. Paste into your mosque website, WordPress, or blog.

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