Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kakinada Town Railway Station, approximately 2–4 km away, offering regular train services across Andhra Pradesh. Bus: The Kakinada APSRTC Bus Station is also around 2–4 km away, providing frequent regional bus connectivity. Air: The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located roughly 55–65 km from Kakinada, with domestic flight connections to major Indian cities.
Shad-e-Masjid is a neighborhood mosque located in Pratap Nagar, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533004), serving the local Muslim community in Pratap Nagar and adjoining residential colonies such as Gandhi Nagar and nearby lanes of central Kakinada. Positioned within a densely populated urban setting, the mosque provides a dedicated space for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and major Islamic observances including Ramadan Taraweeh prayers, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. It functions as a consistent spiritual center for nearby households, especially those within walking distance of the mosque. Beyond formal worship, Shad-e-Masjid also supports everyday community life through Qur’anic recitation, informal religious instruction (taʿlīm), and local gatherings that strengthen social ties among residents. Like many neighborhood mosques in Kakinada, it is closely integrated into the residential fabric, ensuring easy accessibility for elderly worshippers, families, and daily attendees. Pratap Nagar is one of Kakinada’s established urban residential areas, characterized by closely spaced housing, small commercial shops, and strong internal connectivity. Its proximity to other central localities makes the mosque an important neighborhood landmark within the daily life of the community.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Pratap Nagar, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533004
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533004
Longitude: 82.2261° E
Latitude: 16.9698° N