Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Anantapur Railway Station — approximately 28–30 km Nearest Major Bus Stand: Anantapur APSRTC Bus Stand — approximately 28 km Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport — approximately 220 km
Makka Masjid Akuledu — commonly referred to as Makka Masjid — is a neighborhood mosque located in Akuledu, Regadikotturu, near Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 515731). The mosque was established to serve the religious, spiritual, and community needs of Muslim residents in Akuledu, Regadikotturu, and surrounding rural–urban localities. Over time, it has become a central place for daily prayers, Friday (Jumu’ah) congregations, Ramadan worship, Qur’anic recitation, and community gatherings, providing spiritual continuity for the local Muslim population. The name Makka Masjid invokes Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s holiest mosque in Mecca, one of the most sacred places in Islam. Naming a mosque “Makka Masjid” expresses deep reverence, devotion, and aspiration, linking the local place of worship to the broader spiritual legacy of Islamic heritage. Like many community mosques in rural and peri-urban India, Makka Masjid Akuledu also plays a social and educational role by supporting: Islamic learning and Qur’anic recitation classes Moral and ethical guidance sessions Charitable activities and community support Youth engagement and neighborhood unity During sacred occasions such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and special nights of prayer, the mosque becomes a focal point for collective worship and community bonding. Architecturally, it reflects a practical and dignified style suited to a rural/residential setting, emphasizing accessibility, cleanliness, and sufficient congregational space.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Anantapur, Regadikotturu, Andhra Pradesh 515731
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Anantapur
Pincode: 0
Longitude: 77.7529° E
Latitude: 14.5534° N