Indo Islamic Heritage
Ameen Miya ki Dargah is a modest local mosque and shrine in the Zakhira neighborhood of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, serving as a place of worship and spiritual reflection for the local Muslim community. It reflects the everyday Islamic heritage of the region, with simple architecture typical of neighborhood mosques.
Ameen Miya ki Dargah, located in the heart of Zakhira, a residential locality in Bareilly, functions primarily as a community mosque while honoring a local figure known as Ameen Miya through its shrine element. As a local place of worship, it hosts daily prayers, Friday congregations, and occasional religious gatherings, embodying the Sufi-influenced traditions common in Rohilkhand's Islamic sites. The structure features basic Islamic architectural elements, such as a prayer hall and minaret, designed for functionality rather than grandeur, aligning with its role in serving the immediate neighborhood. Built in the mid-20th century to cater to the growing local population, the dargah-mosque complex provides a serene space for devotees seeking personal supplication and community bonding. It stands as a testament to Bareilly's rich tapestry of smaller, unassuming Islamic landmarks that support daily religious life, distinct from the city's more prominent shrines.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Malukpur Rd, near Lal Masjid, Zakhira, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243003
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 243003
Longitude: 79.4200° E
Latitude: 28.3622° N