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Husaini Masjid is a community mosque situated in Thiriya Nizawat Khan, a predominantly Muslim town in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It functions as a central place for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious gatherings, reflecting the town's rich Islamic heritage rooted in Rajput Muslim traditions.
Nestled in the heart of Thiriya Nizawat Khan, a nagar panchayat town in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, Husaini Masjid stands as an integral part of the local Islamic landscape. The town itself, with a population of approximately 70,000 as of recent estimates (up from 23,184 in the 2011 census), is home to a majority Muslim community descended from Rajput Muslims who migrated from Bhatner (present-day Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan). This historical migration has shaped the cultural and religious fabric of the area, fostering a network of mosques that serve as pillars of spiritual and communal life. Husaini Masjid, located in Ward No. 8 along Thiriya Road near Nariyawal Adda, is one of several mosques in the town, emphasizing its role in daily worship and religious observance. Led by Imam Hafiz Asad Raza and overseen by Mutawalli Imran Sahib (known locally as Tyre Wale), the mosque hosts Friday Khutba at 2:00 PM, drawing congregants for collective prayer and reflection. It exemplifies the architectural and functional simplicity typical of local Indian mosques, designed primarily for communal gatherings rather than ornate grandeur, though it contributes to the town's array of beautiful houses of worship. The exact year of construction is not documented in available sources, suggesting it may be a relatively modern addition to the town's Islamic sites, built to meet the needs of the growing community rather than as a monumental historical edifice. Nonetheless, in a town where mosques like Jama Masjid and Noori Masjid also thrive, Husaini Masjid upholds the enduring tradition of Islamic devotion, connecting residents to their faith and ancestral roots.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 8F89+RF8, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243123
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 243123
Longitude: 79.458°E
Latitude: 28.315°N