Punnathala


Punnathala is a Communal Harmony Village and Grama Panchayat ward in Malappuram, in the Indian state of Kerala, It is known for religious harmony. It is located on Near Puthanathani town. Hindus and Muslims come together there to follow tradition and celebrate festivals.

Communal harmony

Iftar

A Hindu Muslim friendly feast in the Punnathala region comes during the month of Ramadan The Iftar feast is organized by the local Hindu community and the Lakshmi Narasimha Moorthy Vishnu Temple Committee.

History

On 28 March 2019 Hindus and Muslims came together to form a joint forum to carry out protests against the controversial Citizenship Act, the National Population Register and the proposed all-India National Register of Citizens.

Educational institutions

  • Aided Mappila Upper Primary School Punnathala
  • Albusthan Nursery
  • Punnathala Anganvaadi

    Religious Place

  • Lakshmi Narasimha Moorthy Vishnu Temple Punnathala
  • Punnathala Edamana Juma Masjid-Its the Mahhall&Head Juma Masjid Of Punnathala.
  • Punnathala chelakode Juma Masjid-Mahall
  • Punnathala Chirakkal Juma masjid-Mahall
  • Koonath masjid
  • Punnathala Town Masjid
  • Mukkilappeedika masjid
  • Ammengara Masjid
  • Thottungal Masjid
  • New Ek Madrasa Masjid

    Religious Institutions

The Punnathala area is known for its religious harmony. Hindu-Muslim unity is strong there. The Muslim community is the largest in the Punnathala area, followed by the Hindu community.
Among Muslims, Sunnis follow the Shafi'i school of thought. They believe in the Sunni principle of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah.They are part of the two Samasthas that lead it in Kerala. A large section is made up of the AP Samastha faction, followed by the EK Samastha faction.
In Ap Faction Madrasas
  • Bisharatul Iqvan secondary Sunni Madrasa - old and prominent Madrasa In Punnathala Village.
  • Hidayathul Islam Sunni Madrasa Ammengara
  • CKMM Sunni Madrasa
EK Faction Madrasas
  • Livaul Islam Madrasa punnathala -Newest and excellent academic In Duff Mutt artforms
  • Sirajul Uloom Chelakkod Madrasa
  • Dharussalam Madrasa Chirakkal