Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kakinada Town Railway Station, approximately 2–4 km away, providing frequent rail services to major cities in Andhra Pradesh. Bus: The Kakinada APSRTC Bus Station is about 2–4 km from Revenue Colony, offering regular state and private bus connectivity. Air: The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located roughly 55–65 km away, providing domestic flight services.
Masjid-e-Abu Bakar (Ahle Hadith) is a neighborhood mosque located in Sambhamurthy Nagar, 4th Street, Revenue Colony, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533001). It serves the local Muslim community residing in Sambhamurthy Nagar, Revenue Colony, and nearby residential lanes in this central part of Kakinada city. The mosque functions as a regular place of worship, providing space for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha prayers. Being part of a densely populated urban locality, it also supports day-to-day religious life through Qur’anic recitation, informal Islamic learning (taʿlīm), and community gatherings that strengthen social bonds among nearby families. Its identity as an Ahle Hadith mosque reflects its association with a reformist Sunni tradition that emphasizes direct adherence to Qur’an and Hadith, which is reflected in its prayer practices and teaching style within the local community. Sambhamurthy Nagar and Revenue Colony are well-established residential areas in Kakinada, characterized by closely spaced housing, local shops, educational institutions, and strong neighborhood connectivity. The mosque plays an important role in maintaining religious continuity in this urban setting, especially during peak religious months when attendance and community participation increase significantly.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Sambhamurthy Nagar 4th Street, Revenue Colony, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533001
Longitude: 16.9570° N
Latitude: 82.2350° E