Indo Islamic Heritage
Memran Masjid, also known as Badi Masjid, is a modest local mosque situated in the Mustafa Manzil area of Ejaz Nagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer space in a residential neighborhood, reflecting the everyday Islamic heritage of the Rohilkhand region.
Nestled in the quiet, densely populated locality of Ejaz Nagar within Bareilly's northern outskirts, Memran Masjid stands as a vital spiritual hub for local residents. Known locally as Badi Masjid due to its relatively larger size compared to smaller prayer spaces in the vicinity, it primarily caters to the daily prayer needs of families in Mustafa Manzil and surrounding areas like Izatnagar. The mosque's architecture is simple and functional, typical of post-independence community-built structures in Uttar Pradesh's urban fringes, featuring a single dome, minarets for the call to prayer, and an open courtyard for congregational activities during festivals like Eid. Established to support the growing Muslim population in this part of Bareilly during the mid-20th century, the mosque embodies the unassuming yet resilient Islamic traditions of the region. Bareilly, historically part of the Rohilkhand division under Mughal and Nawabi rule, has long been a center for Sunni scholarship, but Memran Masjid focuses on grassroots worship rather than grand historical narratives. It hosts five daily Salah sessions, with special emphasis on Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers, drawing devotees from nearby lanes and contributing to the area's social cohesion. The mosque's location in Ejaz Nagar, a post-1947 developed residential pocket, underscores its role in accommodating migration and urbanization in Bareilly. While not a major tourist site, it remains an essential part of the local fabric, where community iftars during Ramadan and religious education for children occur regularly. Its coordinates place it approximately 4 km north of Bareilly's city center, near the Ramganga River's influence, making it accessible via local roads like the Bareilly-Haldwani Highway. As a waqf-managed property, it continues to serve without fanfare, preserving quiet devotion amid the city's evolving landscape.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9C9R+479, Chak Mehmood, Old City, Mustafa Munzil Ajaz Nagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 243005
Longitude: 79.4250° E
Latitude: 28.4048° N