Indo Islamic Heritage
Umar Farooq Masjid is a local mosque in Mukeriganj, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, named after the second Caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab (also known as Umar Farooq). It serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in the area and remains open 24 hours a day.
Umar Farooq Masjid, located in the Mukeriganj area of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, is a modest yet significant religious site dedicated to the memory of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Rashidun Caliph revered in Sunni Islam for his role in expanding the Islamic empire and establishing administrative reforms. The mosque functions primarily as a center for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community religious activities, reflecting the broader tradition of Islamic worship spaces in rural and semi-urban parts of Uttar Pradesh. The mosque's architecture and features are typical of regional Islamic places of worship, emphasizing simplicity and functionality for communal prayer. It operates continuously, accommodating worshippers at all hours, and contributes to the spiritual life of the local Muslim population in Azamgarh, a district known for its rich Islamic heritage dating back to medieval times under Mughal influence. Visitors and devotees can access it year-round, though it primarily caters to the resident community rather than tourists.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 182, Pandit Dindayal Upadhyaya Marg, Rahmat Nagar, Mukeriganj, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh 276001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Azamgarh
Pincode: 276001
Longitude: 83.183° E
Latitude: 26.073° N