Founded by Malik Dinar and believed to been completed in c. AH 22 (642/643 CE), it is one of the oldest mosques in India.

Over the years, Kasaragod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast of India.

The mosque was renovated in 1809;[3][4] and, was extensively remodelled in 2018 when the additional wings, domes, and minaret were added, under the guidance of T. A. Abdul Rahiman Haji.

The mosque contains the dargah of Malik Dinar, one of the Taabi'eens (people who had seen the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) and the place is sacred to Muslims.

It includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath (visiting of tomb), Pataka Uyarthal (flag hosting), and food serving to all peoples on the last day of the uroos called Annadanam.