Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Gafoor Seth is a neighbourhood mosque situated in Chitanpura Bagh, Mau. It serves the surrounding Muslim community as a place of Islamic worship and congregational prayer. The mosque forms part of the living religious heritage of the historic Chitanpura Bagh locality.
Masjid Gafoor Seth is located in Chitanpura Bagh, within the urban area of Maunath Bhanjan. The mosque serves the local community for regular Islamic worship, including the five daily prayers, Jumu'ah (Friday prayer), Ramadan worship, Eid observances and other religious gatherings. The name Gafoor Seth appears to preserve the name of an individual associated with the mosque, possibly a local patron, benefactor or respected member of the community. However, I could not find reliable historical documentation identifying the person commemorated by the name or establishing the circumstances of the mosque's foundation. Its significance is primarily as living Islamic heritage: the mosque continues to function as part of the religious and social infrastructure of Chitanpura Bagh. It may also contribute to community activities such as religious learning, social interaction and charitable work.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WHR5+R43, Chitanpura Bagh, Mau, Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 275101
Longitude: 83.557° E
Latitude: 25.945° N