Indo Islamic Heritage

Maroof Gunj Ki Masjid

Mosque (Maroof Gunj Ki Masjid), located at Dipak, Rina Mandal Road in Nagmatia Colony (Plus Code QXQR+MPP), is a local landmark mosque just north of Maroof Ganj in Gaya (PIN 823001). Operating daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, it hosts five daily prayers, Friday Jum’ah, and Ramadan Taraweeh. With an estimated capacity of 100–150 worshippers, the mosque features a single prayer hall, ablution facilities, and basic toilets. Community management and funding via donations/Zakat ensure its upkeep. It's beginning to be recognized on regional platforms, with a phone contact and mapped location becoming available.

📍 Location & Recognition The mosque is situated in the Maroof Ganj–Nagmatia Colony area, along Dipak & Rina Mandal Roads in Gaya (PIN 823001) . It is registered on Trip.com as Mosque (Maroof Gunj Ki Masjid), and listed with nearby attractions such as the Mahabodhi Temple and Gaya Railway Station . ⏰ Opening Hours Open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, confirmed by Bharatibiz directory . ☎️ Contact Info Phone: 074840 34015 . No official website, but appears on “mosque.com” placeholder directory . 🕌 Facilities & Infrastructure Prayer Hall: A modest main prayer area accommodating an estimated 100–150 worshippers, especially during Jum’ah and Ramadan. Ablution (Wudu) Area & Toilets: Basic facilities maintained by volunteers—standard for neighborhood mosques. Lighting & Access: Electric lights support early morning and evening services; entrance accessible from the lane. Architecture: Simple single-floor structure with typical façade; no data on minarets or domes. 🕒 Religious Services Five daily prayers—timed per local prayer schedule. Friday Jum’ah, featuring sermon and congregation. Observes Ramadan taraweeh, with community taraweeh and iftar meals. (No listing for Eid programs yet, but presence on mapping platforms suggests relevance during festivals.) 👥 Governance & Community Role Overseen by a local committee, funded through Zakat, donations, and possibly via bout of mosque.com listing. Recognized alongside nearby mosques like Masjid Nagmatia Colony and Raza Masjid in community directories . 🌍 Local & Cultural Context Situated within Maroof Ganj, a historic yet densely populated and often flood-prone neighborhood off Nala Road . The mosque serves both locals and travelers, given its nearby landmarks and mapped presence.

Year of Built: Not Known

Address: Mosque (Maroof Gunj Ki Masjid), Dipak & Rina Mandal Rd, Nagmatia Colony, Gaya – 823001, Bihar, India

Country: India

State: Bihar

District: Gaya

Pincode: 823001

Longitude: 84.9984° E

Latitude: 24.7971° N