Location: In the vicinity of the old quarters
in the Cuttack city
Founded In: 18th century
Significance: It has the footprints of Prophet Mohammad
Kadam Rasool is a famous mosque located in the vicinity of the old
quarters in the Cuttack city. The domed mosque is spread over an area of
57 acres. The origin of Kadam-I-Rasool, in the Cuttack city of Orissa,
can be traced back to the eighteenth century. The mosque holds a lot of
religious significance in the eyes of Muslim devotees, as it contains
the footprints of Prophet Mohammad, which have been preserved in the
central hall.
Quadam Rasool also serves as the epitome of the magnificent
Indo-Islamic architecture. It is the most prominent Muslim cemetery in
Cuttack and has the graves of many Nazists. People believe that a Hindu
king had established this holy shrine for the Muslim community.
Quadam-I-Rasool mosque is visited by Hindus as well as Muslims. It
basically consists of three mosques, along with the Nawabat Khana (music
gallery).
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