More than ten mosques are found in Parangipettai: Meerapalli (Big Masjid and Jumma Palli), Gummath Palli (Jummah Masjid), Vathiyapalli (Jummah Masjid), Appapalli (Jummah Masjid), Housepalli, Kadriya Masjid, Madina Palli, Kalima palli, Kalima Palii, Ukkashah Mosque, Magdum Appa Palli (Pakim Zaad), Kilur Nabi Palli, Habeebiyah Palli, HMH Palli, TNTJ Markuz and newly constructed Kathija Masjid. The grave of Ukkashah, companion of the Muhammad is thought by many inhabitants to be located in Porto Novo.