Indo Islamic Heritage
Bilal Masjid is a modest local mosque in Gangapur, a neighborhood within Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, serving the Deobandi Muslim community. It functions as a prayer space for daily worship and community gatherings, reflecting the Hanafi Sunni traditions prevalent in the region.
Bilal Masjid, situated in the Gangapur area of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, is a local place of worship affiliated with the Deobandi school of thought, a Sunni Hanafi movement originating from nearby Deoband but influential in Bareilly's Islamic landscape. As a neighborhood mosque, it primarily caters to residents for five daily prayers, Jumu'ah (Friday) congregations, and occasional religious events, embodying the emphasis on scriptural adherence and scholarly learning central to Deobandi practices. The mosque maintains a simple architectural style typical of regional Indian mosques, with spaces for wudu (ablution), a main prayer hall, and minarets for the adhan (call to prayer). It stands as a quiet testament to Bareilly's role as a hub for Islamic scholarship, where Deobandi influences coexist amid the city's diverse Sunni heritage. Devotees visit for routine ibadah, fostering community ties without notable historical events or architectural grandeur associated with larger sites.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9C6F+947, Siklapur, Bansmandi, Gangapur, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 243005
Longitude: 79.4360° E
Latitude: 28.3757° N