The largest mosque in Modasa town - Shahi-Kot Masjid - was actually renovated by money that former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein sent for upgradation and renovation of mosque in early 1980's . The mosque is called the Saddam Hussein Shahi-Kot Masjid of Sunni Muslims.
This mosque is operated by trustees of Barelvi community of Sunni sect. The placard outside this mosque states that foundation of mosque was laid by Hakim Jalal Pir Mashari of Ahmedabad. In 1980s, a large part of this mosque had collapsed. At this time, Saddam was president of Iraq and his government agreed to extend help for renovation of mosque.
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