| Safa Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The mosque in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ponda,Goa |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque inGoa | |
| Geographic coordinates | 15°24′N74°01′E / 15.40°N 74.02°E /15.40; 74.02 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Islamic |
| Completed | c. 1560 |
| Official name | Safa Mosque, Goa |
| Reference no. | N-GA-18 |
TheSafa Mosque, also known as the Safa Shahouri Mosque, is amosque located atPonda withinGoa,India.[1] The mosque has a complex consisting of garden and fountains. The terracotta tile roof accommodates a rectangular prayer hall.[2] Completed in the 16th century, the mosque is anASI-protectedMonument of National Importance in Goa.[3]
According to V. T. Gune, the mosque was built in 1560 by the Bijapuri rulerIbrahim Adil Shah I, approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from centre of Ponda.[4] The mosque may be datable to the Adil shah period or even earlier. However, as the mosque doesn't bear any inscription nor is there historical records that mention its construction, the exact date is unknown.[1] DuringPortuguese rule over Goa, the mosque was damaged and burned by the Portuguese. The mosque was left in ruins until it was partially reconstructed in the 1980s.[1]
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