Indo Islamic Heritage
Railway: The nearest railway station is Vedayapalem Railway Station, approximately 0.7 km from the mosque. Bus: The mosque is located in Mahatma Gandhi Nagar and is well connected by APSRTC city buses and auto-rickshaws. The Nellore APSRTC Bus Station is approximately 4 km away. Airport: The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, approximately 125 km from the mosque, providing domestic air connectivity.
Masjid A Mohammadia, popularly known as Gandhi Nagar Masjid or Big Masjid, is a prominent neighborhood mosque located in Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 524004). It serves as one of the principal mosques of the locality and is an important centre for Islamic worship, religious education, and community life for the residents of Mahatma Gandhi Nagar and the surrounding areas. The mosque is well known for its spacious prayer hall, peaceful environment, and active participation in religious and social activities. According to local accounts, it is one of the older and larger mosques in the area and has long been a focal point for the Muslim community. It enjoys an excellent 4.5/5 community rating based on more than 30 reviews. The mosque accommodates the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and special congregational prayers during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. It also organizes Qur'anic recitation, religious instruction (taʿlīm), Islamic lectures, and community gatherings, making it an important spiritual and educational institution for the local Muslim community. During Ramadan, the mosque hosts iftar gatherings and attracts a large number of worshippers for Tarawih prayers.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Big Masjid, Mahathma Gandhi Nagar, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524004
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Nellore
Pincode: 524004
Longitude: 79.9647° E
Latitude: 14.4266° N