Safa Masjid

In 1560 Ibrahim Adilshah of Bijapur built the Shahouri Masjid in Ponda Taluka, which is the biggest and most famous of the Mosques. Adjacent to the Mosque, there is a well-constructed masonry tank with small chambers with 'mihrab' designs. The Mosque and the tank were formerly surrounded by an extensive garden with many fountains. The two major festivals Id-Ul-Fitr and Id-Ul-Zuha are celebrated at this mosque with great pomp and are attended by a large number of people every year.