Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Guntur Junction – ~2 km Nearest Bus Stand: Guntur APSRTC Bus Stand – ~2–3 km Nearest Airport: Vijayawada International Airport – ~45–55 km
We have very limited verified historical and architectural documentation available for Masjid-e-Suffah, and there are no widely published records or original archival photographs of the structure in public sources. Masjid-e-Suffah is a neighborhood mosque located on 3rd Lane, Indira Priyadarshini Colony, Old Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 522003). The mosque primarily serves the surrounding residential community of Old Guntur, a densely populated urban area with mixed commercial and housing zones. The name “Suffah” is traditionally associated with Ahl al-Suffah, the early companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who lived in a shaded area of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, known for learning and devotion. Many South Indian mosques adopt this name to reflect knowledge, simplicity, and spiritual learning. Like most local mosques in this area, it functions as a center for: Five daily prayers (Salah) Friday congregational prayer (Jumuʿah) Ramadan and Eid gatherings Local Islamic learning and community meetings Old Guntur is an old settlement zone where religious buildings are closely integrated into residential lanes, making such mosques important neighborhood spiritual hubs.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 3rd Ln, Indira Priyadarshini Colony, Old Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522003
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Guntur
Pincode: 522003
Longitude: 80.4476° E
Latitude: 16.3042° N