The famous Kazimar Periya Pallivasal or Kazimar Big Mosque is situated at the Heart of the city within a kilometre South East of Madurai Railway junction. It is the first ever mosque in Madurai constructed by Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who came from Oman during late 12th century. The land was purchased by him from king Ku Pandiyan. He was appointed as Kazi of the sultans and till now his descendants who live in Kazimar Street are appointed as Kazis to the Government of Tamil Nadu.