Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Abu Bakar is a neighbourhood mosque located in Chitanpura Bagh, Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as an active place of Islamic worship, offering daily prayers, Friday congregations, Ramadan observances, and community religious gatherings. The mosque is an important part of the living religious heritage of Maunath Bhanjan.
The mosque accommodates the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah (Friday prayer), Taraweeh during Ramadan, Eid prayers, Qur'anic recitation, and regular religious programmes. In addition to worship, it serves as a centre for Islamic education, charitable initiatives, and neighbourhood gatherings, strengthening community cohesion within Chitanpura Bagh. Architecturally, Masjid Abu Bakar follows the traditional North Indian mosque style, featuring a prayer hall, mihrab, minbar, and ablution facilities. While it is well recognised locally, no authenticated historical record conclusively establishes its exact construction date, founder, or protected heritage status. Its significance lies primarily in its continued role as a living institution of faith and community service.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Kalyan Sagar, Chitanpura Bagh, Mau, Uttar Pradesh 275101
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 275101
Longitude: 83.553° E
Latitude: 25.949° N