Kasargod the northern most district in Kerala acquired over the years,considerable importance as a centre of Islam on west coast.It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Ibn Dinar.The mosque, Juma Masjid which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located in Thalangara.It contains the grave of Malik Ibn Mohammed, one of the descedents of Malik Ibn Dinar and the place is sacred for muslims.An important local celebration takes place every year in commemoration of the arrival of Malik Ibn Dinar The"UROOS" attract pilgrims from all over India