Indo Islamic Heritage
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Located in Manpur Tola, part of Parwezkhan village near Khaira in Chhapra‑Saran district (PIN 841414), this site serves dual roles as the local Eidgah and Jama (Zama) Masjid. During Eid and community events it transforms into an open-air prayer ground, while on regular days the attached mosque hosts the five daily prayers and Friday congregation. The modest structure, maintained by local volunteers, carries spiritual significance beyond its size. The Adhan resonates across Parwezkhan lanes, fostering unity. Ramadan brings additional taraweeh sessions and community Iftar—an intimate expression of faith deeply rooted in neighborhood camaraderie.
Eidgah & Jama Masjid Manpur Tola sits at the heart of Parwezkhan village, Lid in the Nagra subdivision of Saran district, about 12 km north of Chhapra town. Parwezkhan, including Manpur Tola, falls within Dumari Panchayat and uses PIN code 841414 . The site combines a traditional Eidgah open ground—used for large congregational prayers during Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha—with a simple adjoining mosque building for daily worship. The mosque itself is a modest, single‑story structure with basic whitewashed walls, a small prayer hall accommodating around 60–80 worshippers, and a simple wudu area. Community volunteers ensure cleanliness, light upkeep, and functional fans. Despite its humble size, it is central to daily religious life—supporting the five prayer times and Friday Jumu’ah gatherings. During Eid, the adjacent open field fills with rows of worshippers performing the special prayers outdoors—a communal space integral to Islamic life in village Bihar. The Eidgah, often marked with flags and lined with prayer mats, underscores the mosque’s broader social role. Throughout Ramadan, the mosque sees nightly taraweeh prayers, and neighbors gather for communal Iftar. Young people and elders come together under soft lantern light, reciting short Qur’anic verses and strengthening bonds through shared devotion. Though there is no formal madrasa, informal Quranic learning happens on the mosque steps—elders guide basic tajweed and recitation for children after sunset prayers. This grassroots educational role, while low-key, reinforces the mosque’s importance beyond ritual. Maintenance depends on a community committee—elders, farmers, and volunteer households—who collect small donations for basic repairs, fans, prayer mats, and occasional painting. The mosque and Eidgah stand not as grand edifices, but as living landmarks maintained by faith and care. Despite lacking media attention or tourist listings, the site remains widely known among villagers of Parwezkhan and surrounding areas. It embodies the spirit of communal worship—the Adhan echoing at dawn, neighbors pausing for prayer, feasts during Eid, and Ramadan nights filled with quiet reflection. In the context of Saran district—a region characterized by rural Muslim‑owned clusters and agrarian patterns—the Manpur Tola mosque and Eidgah reflect how faith and community life intertwine. Their value lies not in flashy architecture but in the lived routines of prayer, generosity, and shared ritual. As village demographics slowly shift, with rising literacy and modest development, this mosque-Eidgah duo retains its traditional form and continues with its mission: to serve as a communal anchor for spiritual, educational, and social engagement in Manpur Tola.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Eidgah & Jama Masjid (Zama Masjid), Manpur Tola, Parwezkhan Village, Dumari Panchayat, Nagra Subdivision, Saran District, Bihar 841414, India
Country: India
State: Bihar
District: Saran
Pincode: 841414
Longitude: 84.75° E
Latitude: 25.80° N