Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is Indore Junction, which serves as the main rail hub for the city. Local buses, auto-rickshaws, and shared transport run through Anoop Nagar and Shree Nagar, providing road access to the mosque. The closest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore, approximately 8-10 km away (depending on traffic and route).
Umme Hani Masjid is located in Anoop Nagar, near Shree Nagar Extension, Indore, at N-37B. Its name “Umme Hani” is likely inspired by Umm Hani (bint Abu Talib), a respected female companion of the Prophet Muhammad, which is a naming tradition that gives the mosque spiritual prestige and connection to early Islamic history. The mosque is recognized locally (e.g., a cosmetic shop “Barkat Cosmetics” lists its address as “Near Masjid Umme Hani, Anoop Nagar”) which indicates that the mosque is a known landmark in that area. It serves as a neighborhood mosque providing for regular daily prayers and Friday congregational prayers for the local Muslim community, integrating itself into the daily life of the Anoop Nagar / Shree Nagar area. Given its location in a predominantly residential locality, the mosque was likely founded by local residents or a small benefactor to cater to the spiritual needs of people moving into that area. Structurally, it is probably a modest prayer hall with essential amenities (ablution area, basic entrance, internal prayer space) rather than grand architecture, reflecting its role as a community mosque rather than a heritage monument.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: N-37B, Shree Nagar Ext, Anoop Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452011
Country: India
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Indore
Pincode: 452011
Longitude: 75.875° E
Latitude: 22.700° N