Located in Methala village, Kodungallur, approximately 40 km from Thrissur and 35 km from Kochi in Kerala, stands the Cheraman Masjid.
After the marriage, the groom resides at his wife's home. Children use the mother's surname instead of the father's. Unlike common Muslim traditions, the customary exchange of "Qubool Hai" (I accept) does not take place during the nikah ceremony.
The following day, his parents, brother, and the wedding party returned to their village. However, Haris remained, as it is customary here; the bride does not leave her home.
A day before Eid, women praying in a mosque; the story of India's first mosque.