Indo Islamic Heritage

White House Masjid

White House Masjid, situated on Road No. 1/A within the White House Compound in Judges Colony, Gaya (Pin 823001), is a vital local mosque offering five daily prayers, Friday Jum’ah, and Ramadan taraweeh. Featuring a prayer hall, ablution area, and shared toilets, it caters to 80–120 regular worshippers. The mosque also hosts informal Quran recitation and Tajwīd lessons for children after school. Governed by a local committee and funded through Zakat and community donations, it fosters spiritual life and neighborly bonds in this vibrant residential enclave bordered by schools, shops, and the nearby Mirza Ghalib College and Smart Bazaar .

📍 Location & Community Context Nestled in Judges Colony (White House Compound) on Road No. 1/A, the mosque is a recognized local landmark about 0.2 km from other community mosques such as Masjid Ummul Qura . The compound falls under Gaya Nagar Nigam and is close to Mirza Ghalib College and the former Big Bazaar/Smart Bazaar complex . 🕌 Architecture & Infrastructure The mosque features a simple multi-arched façade with a modest minaret. It includes: A prayer hall accommodating around 80–120 worshippers A wudu (ablution) area with basic facilities Shared toilets cleaned by volunteers A boundary wall enclosing the compound with a small prayer courtyard Standard electric lighting for early and late prayers While it does not have classrooms or digital installations, it remains functional and welcoming to residents. 🙏 Religious Services & Community Role Five daily prayers conducted regularly Friday Jum’ah, gathering a significant portion of local adults Ramadan programs: taraweeh prayers and communal iftar dinners Informal Quran classes (Nazira and Tajwīd) provided for children in the evenings These services underline the mosque’s role as both a religious and educational touchpoint for families. 👥 Governance & Support Network A local mosque committee oversees operations, managing finances collected through Zakat, Sadqa, and donations. They coordinate prayer schedules, Ramadan activities, and maintenance tasks. The mosque benefits from the compound’s infrastructure, including reliable electricity and water supply . 🏫 Neighbourhood Profile & Surroundings The area hosts key amenities: Mirza Ghalib College (~0.4 km away) Smart Bazaar (previously Big Bazaar) Essential services such as banks, bus stops, clinics, and restaurants are within walking distance These facilities ensure the mosque caters to both residents and students in the vicinity. ⚠️ Limitations & Future Opportunities Lacks formal education infrastructure—no classrooms, library, or formal madrasa accreditation Absence of women’s prayer space and advanced audio systems Potential upgrades include establishing a Quran teaching room, upgrading ablution and sanitation facilities, adding a women’s prayer section, and integrating audio-visual systems to enhance sermons

Year of Built: Not Known

Address: White House Masjid, Road No. 1/A, White House Compound (Judges Colony), Gaya – 823001, Bihar, India Plus Code: QXQR+MPP

Country: India

State: Bihar

District: Gaya

Pincode: 823001

Longitude: 84.9914° E

Latitude: 24.7889° N