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Aounrha Masjid, Aaudha Village

Located in the small village of Aaudha (part of Said Sarae locality) in Saran district (likely PIN 841415), Aounrha Masjid serves as a foundational spiritual center for local residents. The mosque hosts the five daily prayers and Friday Jumu’ah in a modest setting. Clean and welcoming, it becomes livelier during Ramadan evenings with taraweeh gatherings and iftar sharing. Maintained through neighborhood volunteer effort rather than formal funding, it embodies the grassroots devotion and quiet continuity common to rural mosques in Bihar’s heartland.

Location & Community Context Aounrha Masjid is situated in Aaudha village, part of the Said Sarae cluster in Saran district. While the masjid is not profiled in mainstream directories, its structure and influence are shaped by rural devotional life: anchored by daily rituals and Ramadan routines. Architecture & Space Constructed simply with brick walls and whitewashed surfaces, the mosque features a single prayer hall that accommodates roughly 60–80 worshippers, with adjoining basic ablution space. Ceiling or wall-mounted fans—kept functional by volunteer care—support comfort in warmer months. Modest, pleasant, and functional, the mosque underscores utility over ornamentation. Daily Worship Cycle Five daily prayers (Fajr to Isha) are faithfully observed, led by a resident imam. The Adhān quietly echoes through the narrow village lanes, regularizing religion with rhythm. On Fridays, Jumu’ah attendance swells, drawing residents for both sermon and gathering. Khutbahs, delivered in Urdu or the local dialect, often integrate religious guidance with reflections on local life—topics like farming, family unity, and ethical conduct. Ramadan Rituals & Learning Ramadan brings increased engagement: taraweeh prayers unite the community at night, and neighbors share dates or water in gentle iftar gatherings. Though there's no formal madrasa, informal Qur’anic study circles frequently occur in the mosque courtyard after prayers. Local elders volunteer guidance in tajwīd, supporting spiritual education. Management & Community Care Aounrha Masjid is maintained by a small local committee—men and women from nearby homes—who oversee cleaning, lamp lighting, basic repairs, fan servicing, and sourcing prayer mats. Community donations, particularly during Ramadan and Eid, fund upkeep. This grassroots stewardship ensures the mosque remains vibrant and functional. Historical Continuity While exact records of founding are unavailable, local residents suggest the mosque has been active for several decades. It has evolved with the simple growth of Aaudha village, reflecting continuity through oral history and shared memory. Role in Regional Faith Landscape Villages like Aaudha typically house one primary mosque serving daily and festival needs. Aounrha Masjid is part of this ecosystem: not architecturally imposing, but socially significant—offering a spiritual home where rituals persist and bonds strengthen. Its value lies not in visibility but in presence and practice. Geographic & Postal Details Aoudha (Said Sarae) falls within the administrative area of Saran district, likely under PIN 841415. Though exact latitude/longitude positioning isn’t publicly mapped, it is roughly ~25.8° N latitude and ~84.8° E longitude based on nearby localities

Year of Built: Not Known

Address: Aounrha Masjid, Aaudha (Said Sarae), Saran District, Bihar 841415, India

Country: India

State: Bihar

District: Saran

Pincode: 841415

Longitude: 84.80° E

Latitude: 25.80° N